Cake Decorator

Albertsons • South Yarmouth, MA

9d

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 help keep display cases stocked and visually consistent, and maintain a clean, organized work area.

Throughout the day, you process customer orders, review order details, and complete decorations to match requested specifications. The role operates in a fast-paced environment 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 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 maintain workflow.
• Ability to maintain 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 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 according to order details, requested specifications, recipes, and decoration standards.
• Read and interpret order forms, tags, and production instructions.
• Take customer orders and gather details for custom requests.
• Keep display cases stocked and visually consistent.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and follow sanitation and product-handling practices.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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