Cake Decorator

Albertsons • Black Diamond, WA

22d

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 to products so they are ready for display or customer orders, from simple finishes to detailed designs. You maintain a clean, organized work area and keep display cases stocked and visually consistent. Throughout the day, you process customer orders, review order details, and decorate products 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 at least 18 years of age.
• 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 skills for taking orders, gathering custom-request details, and exchanging information with colleagues.
• Attention to detail and consistency in design execution, labeling, and presentation.
• Organization and time-management skills to manage multiple orders and meet timelines.
• Merchandising awareness to maintain visually consistent, well-stocked display cases.
• Ability to read and interpret order forms, tags, and production instructions.
• Adaptability to changing priorities and varying order volumes.
• Knowledge of sanitation practices and product-handling requirements.
• Physical capability 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 pastries using icing, piping, finishing, and other techniques.
• Complete custom orders according to customer specifications, order forms, tags, and production instructions.
• Process customer orders and gather details for custom requests.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas and follow sanitation and product-handling practices.
• Keep display cases stocked and visually consistent.
• Manage multiple orders and changing priorities while maintaining workflow and 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