Cake Decorator

Albertsons Companies • Pleasant Hill, CA

1d • $17 - $19

About The Position

As a Cake Decorator, you create decorated cakes and desserts by preparing icings, applying designs, and completing custom orders using 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 decorate products to match requested specifications. The role 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.
• Clear communication when taking orders, gathering custom-request details, 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 meet timelines.
• 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.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, use hands continuously, and occasionally lift or move 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 desserts using icing, piping, and finishing techniques.
• Complete custom orders according to order specifications and established recipes and decoration standards.
• Take customer orders and gather details for custom requests.
• Review order forms, tags, and production instructions for accuracy.
• Keep display cases stocked and visually consistent.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and follow sanitation and product-handling requirements.
• Manage multiple orders, changing priorities, and varying order volumes 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