Job Description
The 5-Star Cake Decorator is responsible for creating high-quality, visually appealing cakes and desserts that meet company standards and elevate the customer experience. This role combines artistic skill, precision, and efficiency to deliver custom and display cakes while maintaining excellence in freshness, food safety, and service.
Key Responsibilities Cake Decorating & Production- Design and decorate cakes according to company standards and customer specifications
- Execute a variety of decorating techniques including icing, piping, fondant, and airbrushing
- Produce display cakes and specialty items that enhance the bakery’s visual appeal
- Ensure all products meet quality, consistency, and presentation standards
- Work directly with customers to understand custom cake requests and provide recommendations
- Deliver a personalized, friendly experience that drives repeat business
- Ensure orders are completed accurately, on time, and to customer expectations
- Resolve customer concerns professionally and efficiently
- Maintain high standards for ingredient quality and product freshness
- Follow proper dating, labeling, and storage procedures
- Ensure all decorated products are visually appealing and free of defects
- Assist with bakery production tasks as needed, including prepping, baking, and packaging
- Maintain clean, organized decorating stations and work areas
- Support merchandising efforts by ensuring cases are full and attractive
- Monitor decorating supplies and communicate needs for replenishment
- Minimize waste through efficient use of materials and proper planning
- Assist with receiving and organizing bakery inventory
- Follow all food safety, sanitation, and hygiene standards
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment
- Ensure compliance with company policies and health regulations
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Previous cake decorating experience required
- Strong artistic ability and attention to detail
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Frequent use of hands for detailed decorating work
- Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs
- Comfortable working in varying kitchen temperatures
- Fast-paced bakery retail setting
- Exposure to kitchen equipment and food preparation areas
- Flexible schedule including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
- High level of creativity and artistic skill
- Strong attention to detail and precision
- Ability to manage multiple custom orders efficiently
- Commitment to customer satisfaction and product excellence
Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. Committed to innovation and fostering a culture of belonging, our team is united with a unique purpose: to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being. We want talented individuals to be part of this journey!
Locally great and nationally strong, Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) is a leading food and drug retailer in the U.S. We operate over 2,200 stores, 1,732 pharmacies, 405 fuel centers, 22 distribution facilities, and 19 manufacturing plants across 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Shaw’s, Tom Thumb, United Supermarkets, United Express, Randalls, Albertson’s Market, Pavilions, Star Markets, Market Street, Carrs, Haggen, Lucky, Amigos, Andronico’s Community Markets, King’s, Balducci’s, and Albertson’s Market Street.
Our vision is to be a retail leader admired for national strength with deep local roots, offering an easy, fun, friendly, and inspiring experience, no matter how customers choose to shop with us. We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities we serve, and strive to create a workplace where everyone has equal access to opportunities and resources, and can fully contribute to their and our company’s success.
Bring your flavor
Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job and are not the official job description for the position. All employees must comply with Company, Division, and Store policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties, and skills of personnel may vary within store and/or from store to store and the official job description will be provided during the application process.
Albertsons is an Equal Opportunity Employer
This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Consistent with applicable state and local law, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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