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Cake Decorator

Job Overview

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Compensation

Hourly
Range $13.25 - $17.00
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Benefits

Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
hearing aid coverage
pharmacy benefits
behavioral health support
Employee assistance program
Health Care Reimbursement Account
Dependent Care Assistance Plan
short-term disability insurance
long-term disability insurance
accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Life insurance
401(k) retirement plan
stock purchase plan

Job Description

Costco Wholesale Corporation is a global retailer known for offering a wide range of merchandise, including groceries, electronics, clothing, and household products, at competitive prices. The company operates membership-only warehouse clubs that provide bulk items and savings to millions of customers worldwide. As a leader in the retail industry, Costco is committed to delivering quality products and exceptional customer service while fostering a positive work environment with comprehensive employee benefits. The company values teamwork, integrity, and innovation, creating an inclusive and supportive atmosphere for its workforce. Costco's reputation for offering high-quality goods at reasonable prices has made it a preferred shopping destination for families, businesses, and individuals alike.

The position available at Costco involves working in the bakery department, where the primary responsibility is cake decorating and preparation. This role requires creativity and skill in decorating cakes, including cutting, filling, icing, writing messages using pastry bags and tips, and packaging cakes for special orders and back stock. The cake decorator must have a keen eye for detail and the ability to create visually appealing designs that meet customer expectations. Attention to hygiene, food safety standards, and efficient time management are essential in this role. This position offers a chance to work in a dynamic retail environment where quality and presentation are paramount to customer satisfaction.

As part of the bakery team, the candidate will engage in hands-on cake preparation, ensuring each cake is aesthetically pleasing and meets Costco’s high standards for taste and appearance. The employee will also handle packaging, ensuring products are safely prepared for sale or delivery. This role can be a great opportunity for those with a passion for baking and cake decorating, providing an environment that encourages professional growth and skill development. Employees at Costco benefit from a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, extensive health benefits covering medical, dental, vision, hearing aid, pharmacy, behavioral health, and employee assistance programs. Additionally, there is support through health care reimbursement accounts, dependent care assistance plans, short-term and long-term disability coverages, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, life insurance, 401(k) retirement plans, and a stock purchase plan, which reflects Costco’s commitment to caring for the well-being and financial security of its team members.

Job Requirements

  • high school diploma or equivalent
  • experience in bakery or cake decorating preferred
  • ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • good physical stamina
  • ability to stand for long periods
  • basic math skills

Job Qualifications

  • experience in cake decorating
  • knowledge of food safety standards
  • ability to use pastry bags and tips effectively
  • attention to detail
  • good manual dexterity
  • ability to follow instructions
  • good communication skills

Job Duties

  • cuts cakes
  • fills cakes
  • ices cakes
  • decorates cakes using pastry bags and tips
  • writes messages on cakes
  • packages cakes for special orders
  • packages cakes for back stock

Job Criteria

Experience

No experience required


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