Cake Decorator

Albertsons • Rockland, ME

5d

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 also 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 complete decorations to match requested specifications. This is a fast-paced role 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 when taking orders, gathering custom-request details, and exchanging information with colleagues.
• Attention to detail and consistency in design execution, labeling, and presentation according to order specifications.
• 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 volume.
• Knowledge of sanitation practices and product-handling requirements.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and use hands continuously.
• Ability to occasionally lift or move product weighing 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 with icing, piping, and finishing techniques, following established recipes and decoration standards.
• Complete custom orders to match customer specifications and order details.
• Take customer orders and gather details for custom requests; exchange information with colleagues as needed.
• Read and interpret order forms, tags, and production instructions.
• Keep display cases stocked and visually consistent.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area while following sanitation and product-handling requirements.
• 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 and paid time off.

What This Job Offers

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