Cake Decorator

Albertsons • Pleasanton, CA

19d

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 also involves keeping the work area clean and organized and maintaining display cases that are 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 contribute to product quality and department success.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Previous cake decorating experience is 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 read and interpret order forms, tags, and production instructions.
• Ability to stay organized, manage time and multiple orders, and adapt to changing priorities and order volumes.
• Awareness of merchandising, 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, and established standards.
• Process customer orders and review order forms, tags, and production instructions.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas and follow sanitation and product-handling requirements.
• Keep display cases stocked and visually consistent.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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