Cake Decorator

Albertsons • Union City, CA

4d

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. The role includes a range of finishes, from simple designs to detailed decorations, ensuring products are ready for display and customer orders.

You process customer orders, review order details, and decorate products to match requested specifications. You also maintain a clean, organized work area and keep display cases stocked and visually consistent. This is a fast-paced role where consistency, accuracy, and attention to detail contribute to product quality and department success.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Previous cake decorating experience required.
• 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 when taking orders, gathering details for custom requests, and exchanging information with colleagues.
• Attention to detail and consistency in design execution, labeling, and presentation.
• Ability to manage multiple orders and maintain workflow while meeting timelines.
• Understanding of maintaining visually consistent, well-stocked display cases.
• Ability to read and interpret order forms, tags, and production instructions.
• Comfort working with changing priorities and varying order volume.
• Knowledge of sanitation practices and product handling requirements.
• Comfort with standing for extended periods, continuous hand use, 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 according to order details, requested specifications, recipes, and decoration standards.
• Process customer orders and review order forms, tags, and production instructions for accuracy.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas and follow sanitation and product-handling requirements.
• Keep display cases stocked and visually consistent.
• 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 / paid time off.

What This Job Offers

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