Cake Decorator

Albertsons Companies • San Leandro, CA

7d • $17 - $19

About The Position

As a Cake Decorator, you create decorated cakes and desserts by 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.

The role includes maintaining a clean, organized work area and keeping display cases stocked and visually consistent. You process customer orders, review order details, and complete decorations to match requested specifications. The work takes place in a fast-paced environment where consistency, accuracy, and attention to detail support product quality and department success.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Previous cake decorating experience is required.
• Availability to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Experience with icing, piping, and finishing techniques for cakes and pastries.
• Familiarity with preparing icing, whipped toppings, and decorative elements using standard methods.
• Clear communication skills for taking orders, gathering custom-request details, and exchanging information with colleagues.
• Attention to detail and consistency in design, labeling, and presentation.
• Organization and time-management skills to handle multiple orders and meet timelines.
• Ability to read and interpret order forms, tags, and production instructions.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and varying order volume.
• Knowledge of sanitation practices and product handling requirements.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, use hands continuously, and occasionally lift or move products weighing up to 45 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Prepare icings, whipped toppings, and decorative elements using standard methods.
• Decorate cakes and desserts using icing, piping, finishing techniques, and established design standards.
• Complete custom orders according to customer specifications, order forms, tags, and production instructions.
• Process customer orders and communicate to gather details for custom requests.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas.
• Keep display cases stocked and visually consistent.
• Manage multiple orders, changing priorities, and varying order volumes while meeting timelines.
• Follow sanitation practices and product handling requirements.

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 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