Cake Decorator
Albertsons Companies · Rapid City, SD · 1 mo ago
Part-time
About the role
A Day in The Life – As a Cake Decorator, your day is centered around creating decorated cakes and desserts that are as appealing to look at as they are to enjoy. You add the finishing touches that make each product stand out, preparing icings, applying designs, and completing custom orders based on established recipes and decoration standards. From simple finishes to detailed designs, your work is the “icing on the cake” that ensures products are ready for display and customer orders. You also take pride in a clean, organized work area while ensuring display cases are stocked and visually consistent.
Responsibilities
- Prepare icings, whipped toppings, and decorative elements using standard methods.
- Apply designs and finishing techniques to cakes and pastries, ranging from simple finishes to detailed custom work.
- Process customer orders, review order details, and complete decorations to match requested specifications.
- Maintain a clean, organized work area and ensure display cases are stocked and visually consistent.
- Read and interpret order forms, tags, and production instructions to ensure order accuracy.
- Work in a fast‑paced environment while maintaining consistency, accuracy, and attention to detail.
- Manage multiple orders simultaneously, meeting timelines and workflow demands.
Requirements
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Previous cake decorating experience required.
- Availability to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Clear communication skills for taking orders and exchanging information with colleagues.
- Proficiency with icing, piping, and finishing techniques for cakes and pastries.
- Familiarity with product preparation methods for icings and decorative elements.
- Strong attention to detail in design execution, labeling, and presentation.
- Effective organization and time‑management skills to handle multiple orders.
- Understanding of merchandising to keep display cases visually consistent and well‑stocked.
- Ability to read and interpret order forms, tags, and production instructions accurately.
- Adaptability to changing priorities and varying order volume.
- Knowledge of food safety, sanitation practices, and product handling requirements.
- Physical capability to stand for extended periods, use hands continuously, and lift or move product up to 45 lb occasionally.
Benefits
- Inclusive work culture built on belonging.
- Competitive wages paid weekly.
- Flexible work schedules.
- Associate discounts.
- Leaders invested in training, career growth, and development.
- Health and welfare benefits for eligible employees (Medical, Dental, 401(k) and more).
- Vacation / Paid Time Off.
Our Values
- People first.
- Customer driven.
- Different perspectives.
- Raise the bar.
- Act as owners.
- One team.
- Build belonging.
- Committed to a healthy future.