Five Star Cake Decorator

Albertsons • Mckinney, TX

12d

About The Position

The 5 Star Cake Decorator creates high-quality custom cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and specialty desserts that provide an exceptional customer experience. The role combines artistic creativity, decorating expertise, customer service, and food safety knowledge to produce visually appealing bakery products while meeting company quality standards and production goals.

The decorator works with customers on custom orders, supports bakery production and merchandising, and maintains an organized, sanitary work environment. The role also includes collaborating with bakery team members and assisting with training new decorators.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous cake decorating, bakery, culinary, or related experience preferred.
• Knowledge of cake decorating tools, techniques, and materials.
• Strong artistic ability and attention to detail.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic math and measurement skills.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Frequently lift and carry up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
• Perform repetitive hand and arm movements required for decorating.
• Ability to bend, reach, twist, and work in refrigerated environments as needed.

Responsibilities

• Decorate cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and specialty desserts according to customer specifications and company standards.
• Design and create custom cakes for birthdays, weddings, graduations, holidays, and other special occasions.
• Use decorating techniques such as piping, icing, fondant work, airbrushing, and specialty finishes.
• Ensure decorated products meet presentation, quality, and taste expectations.
• Maintain production schedules to meet customer pickup and delivery timelines.
• Consult with customers about cake designs, flavors, sizes, themes, and special requests.
• Recommend creative solutions for custom orders and provide professional customer service.
• Accurately process and document special orders.
• Assist with baking, filling, icing, and finishing bakery products as needed.
• Monitor inventory of decorating supplies, ingredients, and packaging materials.
• Maintain organized workstations and storage areas.
• Support daily bakery production and merchandising efforts.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, health department, and company safety requirements.
• Handle, store, and rotate ingredients according to company standards.
• Collaborate with bakery team members to achieve production and sales goals.
• Assist in training new decorators on techniques, quality standards, and operational procedures.
• Promote a positive, customer-focused team environment and demonstrate professionalism.

Benefits

• Competitive wages paid weekly.
• Access to up to 50% of earned wages before payday through a partnership with Stream.
• Associate discounts.
• Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates, including medical, dental, and 401(k).
• Time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick pay.
• Training, career growth, and development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED