Cake Decorator

Albertsons Companies • Portland, ME

10d • $17 - $18

About The Position

As a Cake Decorator, you create decorated cakes and desserts, preparing icings, applying designs, and completing custom orders according to established recipes and decoration standards. You add finishing touches ranging from simple finishes to detailed designs so products are ready for display and customer orders.

You maintain a clean, organized work area and keep display cases stocked and visually consistent. You process customer orders, review order details, and complete decorations to match requested specifications. The role is fast-paced and requires consistency, accuracy, and attention to detail. This is an entry-level position with advancement opportunity.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Previous cake decorating experience is required.
• Clear communication when taking orders, gathering details for custom requests, and exchanging information with colleagues.
• Experience with icing, piping, and finishing techniques for cakes and pastries.
• Familiarity with preparing icing, whipped toppings, and decorative elements using standard methods.
• Attention to detail and consistency in design execution, labeling, and presentation.
• Organization and time-management skills to manage multiple orders and workflow.
• Ability to maintain visually consistent and well-stocked display cases.
• Ability to read and interpret order forms, tags, and production instructions.
• Adaptability to changing priorities and varying order volume.
• Knowledge of sanitation practices and product-handling requirements.
• Comfort standing for extended periods, using hands continuously, and occasionally lifting or moving products up to 45 pounds.
• Availability to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare icings, whipped toppings, and decorative elements using standard methods.
• Decorate cakes and pastries using icing, piping, and finishing techniques.
• Complete custom orders to match customer requests, order details, and established standards.
• Keep display cases stocked and visually consistent.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and follow sanitation and product-handling requirements.
• Process customer orders and interpret order forms, tags, and production instructions.
• Manage multiple orders and changing priorities while meeting timelines.

Benefits

• Inclusive work culture built on belonging.
• Competitive wages paid weekly.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Associate discounts.
• Training, career growth, and development.
• Health and welfare benefits for eligible employees, including medical, dental, and 401(k).
• Vacation and paid time off.
• Depending on eligibility, benefits may also include vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay, paid holidays, and retirement benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed