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Cake Decorator

Job Overview

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Compensation

Hourly
Range $12.50 - $16.00
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Benefits

Paid Time Off
Medical 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) Plan
stock purchase plan

Job Description

Costco Wholesale Corporation is a leading membership warehouse club that offers a wide range of products including groceries, electronics, household goods, and fresh bakery items. Known for its commitment to quality and value, Costco serves millions of members worldwide with a focus on operational excellence and customer satisfaction. The company prides itself on providing superior products at low prices through a streamlined supply chain and strong supplier partnerships, creating an outstanding shopping experience for its members.

Costco's bakery department plays a vital role in ensuring that customers receive fresh, high-quality baked goods, including cakes that meet various tastes and occasions. The cake decorator position is an essential part of this department, responsible for the preparation, decoration, and packaging of cakes. This role requires creativity, attention to detail, and skill in cake decoration techniques such as using pastry bags and tips to write messages and create designs on cakes.

As a cake decorator at Costco, the employee will be involved in cutting, filling, and icing cakes to prepare them for sale or special orders. The decorator must ensure cakes are visually appealing and meet the store's quality standards. Additionally, the role involves handling the packaging of cakes efficiently to preserve freshness and presentation for customers. Though the specific employment type and salary range are not available for this position, Costco is known to offer competitive pay that aligns with industry standards.

Costco offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid time off, extensive health benefits covering medical, dental, vision, hearing aid, pharmacy, behavioral health, and employee assistance programs. Eligible employees can also benefit from a health care reimbursement account, dependent care assistance plan, short-term and long-term disability insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement savings plan, and a stock purchase plan. This robust benefits program underscores Costco's commitment to employee well-being and financial security.

Overall, working as a cake decorator at Costco not only provides an opportunity to develop culinary and artistic skills in a dynamic retail environment but also offers a supportive workplace culture with strong benefits. This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy hands-on creative work, take pride in crafting beautiful cakes, and seek to be part of a respected brand dedicated to quality and customer satisfaction.

Job Requirements

  • Ability to cut, fill, and ice cakes
  • ability to decorate cakes using pastry bags and tips
  • ability to package cakes carefully
  • availability to work flexible hours
  • physical ability to stand for extended periods
  • customer service orientation

Job Qualifications

  • Experience in cake decorating or pastry arts preferred
  • ability to use pastry bags and tips for decorating
  • attention to detail and creativity
  • ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • good communication skills
  • team player mentality

Job Duties

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

Job Criteria

Experience

No experience required


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