Bakery - Cake Decorator

At Ukrop’s, a career is more than a job—it’s a chance to make someone’s day, every day. Whether you’re preparing a homestyle meal, helping a customer, or supporting your teammates, we believe small acts of kindness add up to something big. Join us in delivering goodness, one meaningful moment at a time.

About the role

Join Ukrop's Homestyle Foods as a full-time Cake Decorator and immerse yourself in a creative culinary environment in Richmond, Virginia. This on-site position offers you the chance to showcase your skills and bring joy to customers through your cake designs. From birthday cakes to seasonal favorites, you'll be part of a passionate team that values innovation and high performance. This role not only promises professional growth but also the opportunity to contribute to a fun and customer-focused culture.

Ukrop's Homestyle Foods is a family-founded company with deep roots in the Richmond community. We value teammates who are Honest, Safe, Helpful, and Ingenuitive, and we're committed to creating a workplace culture that reflects those values every day.

Responsibilities

• Decorate sheet, round, and layer cakes, as well as cupcakes, per customer and internal specifications.
• Assemble, prep, slice, and package finished bakery products.
• Operate and sanitize production equipment, including slicers and packaging machines.
• Label, inspect, and sort baked goods for quality control and order fulfillment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Follow all food safety and sanitation protocols, including HACCP, GMPs, SSOPs, and SQF.
• Immediately report any food safety or quality concerns to a supervisor.
• Assist other bakery staff as needed to meet production goals.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year of cake decorating experience in a commercial or retail bakery setting.
• Skilled in decorating techniques and color coordination.

Skills

• Strong attention to detail and quality.
• Manual dexterity for precise decorating tasks.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Good communication and time management skills.
• Familiarity with food safety and sanitation principles.
• Flexibility to work extended hours, holidays, and weekends as needed.

Working Conditions

• Work performed primarily in a production environment.
• Exposure to common bakery allergens (e.g., wheat, dairy, eggs).
• Use of commercial mixers, icing equipment and supplies, and packaging machines.
• Frequent exposure to standing and physical motion for extended periods.

Must be able to work flexible hours based on production demands.

Benefits

• Affordable healthcare upon eligibility
• Company-sponsored Life Insurance
• Short Term/Long Term Disability
• Company 401(k) upon eligibility
• Paid Time Off
• Birthday PTO
• Referral Bonus
• Shift Differential on eligible shifts
• Competitive Salary

Ukrop's Homestyle Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer.