Cake Decorator

Albertsons • Manchester Center, VT

6d

About The Position

As a Cake Decorator, you create decorated cakes and desserts using established recipes and decoration standards. You prepare icings and toppings, apply designs and finishing touches, and complete custom orders according to customer specifications. You help keep display cases stocked and visually consistent, maintain a clean and organized work area, and process customer orders by reviewing order details and instructions. The role involves working 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 or familiarity 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 customer orders and communication with colleagues.
• Attention to detail in design execution, labeling, and presentation.
• Organization and time-management skills to handle multiple orders and meet timelines.
• Ability to maintain visually consistent and well-stocked display cases.
• Ability to read and interpret order forms, tags, and production instructions.
• Comfort adapting to 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 pastries using icing, piping, finishing techniques, and established standards.
• Complete custom orders according to order details and customer specifications.
• Read and interpret order forms, tags, and production instructions.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas.
• Keep display cases stocked and visually consistent.
• Manage multiple orders and changing priorities while meeting timelines.
• Communicate with customers when taking orders and gathering details, and exchange information with colleagues.

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