Baker II/Cake Decorator Spokane WA

Albertsons Companies is a premier food and drug retailer in the United States, operating 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. Known for its well-established banners such as Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, and many others, Albertsons offers a vast network that combines strong national presence with deep local roots. The company is celebrated for embracing innovation, fostering a culture of belonging, and bringing people together through the joy of food, inspiring well-being in the communities it serves. Albertsons is committed to creating a workplace where everyone has equal access to opportunities and resources and can contribute fully to the company’s success. The company values diversity, equal opportunity, and inclusion, ensuring compliance with all applicable laws, including employment protections across various dimensions such as race, gender, ethnicity, disability, and veteran status, among others.

The Cake Decorator role at Albertsons is a safety-sensitive position that requires dedication to excellent customer service and a passion for creating visually appealing and delicious bakery products. This role focuses on decorating cakes—such as wedding cakes—cookies, pastries, and other baked goods while assisting customers with special orders. The position requires hands-on work using freehand decorating techniques, decorating kits, as well as coloring icing. The Cake Decorator plays a vital role in upholding the company's bakery product quantity, quality, and decorating standards. In addition to decorating cakes, this role involves pulling bakery products, packaging, stocking, and maintaining product displays. Exceptional customer interaction skills are necessary as engaging in suggestive selling and positive customer relations are integral parts of the daily responsibilities.

This role demands meticulous attention to cleanliness, sanitation, and safety procedures, maintaining the bakery equipment and work area in accordance with company guidelines. Cake Decorators should follow proper packaging and labeling procedures and comply with state labeling requirements for packaged merchandise. Handling bakery duties such as receiving, cleaning, proofing, baking, slicing, and packaging requires both physical endurance and technical skill. The position requires substantial physical activity including frequent standing, walking, lifting up to approximately 55 pounds, bending, twisting, and operating bakery tools and equipment safely and efficiently.

Compensation for this role ranges from $17.23 to $20.90 per hour, depending on factors such as location, experience, and qualifications, as well as any applicable collective bargaining agreements. Benefits for associates in this position may include medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, sick pay accrued based on hours worked, paid time off or flexible time off, paid holidays (8-9 annually), bereavement pay, and retirement benefits including pension and/or 401k plans. Associates may also be eligible for a quarterly bonus based on performance and other criteria.

Working at Albertsons as a Cake Decorator means being part of a respected company that is at the forefront of the retail food and well-being revolution. Employees are encouraged to bring their unique flavor and talents to the table, helping to build the future of food and well-being. The company’s commitment to personalized customer service, quality products, employee safety, and a supportive work environment makes this an ideal opportunity for individuals passionate about baking, customer service, and craftsmanship in cake decorating.