Cake Decorator

Albertsons Companies • Sacramento, CA

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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.

You maintain a clean and 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 position works in a fast-paced environment where consistency, accuracy, and attention to detail support product quality and department success.

This is described as an entry-level position with advancement opportunities. Starting rates are no less than the applicable local minimum wage and may vary based on factors such as location, experience, qualifications, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• 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.
• Ability to communicate clearly, interpret order forms and production instructions, and manage multiple orders and changing priorities.
• Awareness of food safety, 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, and other design techniques in accordance with established recipes and standards.
• Complete custom orders according to customer specifications and order details.
• Process customer orders and read and interpret order forms, tags, and production instructions.
• Keep display cases stocked and visually consistent.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and follow sanitation and product-handling requirements.
• Manage multiple orders and changing priorities while maintaining workflow and meeting timelines.
• Communicate clearly with customers when taking orders and gathering details, and exchange information with colleagues.
• Maintain accuracy and consistency in design execution, labeling, and product presentation.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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