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Cake Decorator

Job Overview

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Compensation

Hourly
Range $11.50 - $14.75
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Benefits

Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
hearing aid coverage
pharmacy coverage
behavioral health benefits
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 global leader in the retail industry, renowned for its membership-based warehouse clubs offering bulk products at competitive prices. Founded in 1976, Costco has grown to become one of the largest retailers in the world, known for its commitment to quality, customer service, and employee satisfaction. The company operates hundreds of warehouses worldwide, providing a wide range of products from groceries and electronics to home goods and appliances. Costco places great emphasis on efficiency, value, and maintaining excellent standards for both its products and workforce, making it an attractive employer for those seeking opportunities to grow in a dynamic retail environment.

This job listing focuses on a key role within Costco's bakery department that involves preparing, decorating, and packaging cakes. The position is critical to ensuring that Costco’s bakery products meet high standards of quality and appearance, helping to satisfy customer demands for beautifully crafted cakes for various occasions. Responsibilities include cutting, filling, and icing cakes, as well as decorating them with messages using pastry bags and tips. Additionally, the position requires careful packaging of cakes ordered specially or for back stock inventory. Employees in this role contribute directly to customer satisfaction and uphold the high-quality bakery standards that Costco is known for.

Costco offers a comprehensive compensation package to employees, including a range of paid time off benefits and extensive health coverage encompassing medical, dental, vision, hearing aid, pharmacy, behavioral health, and employee assistance programs. Furthermore, the company provides access to a health care reimbursement account and dependent care assistance plan. Employees are also eligible for short-term and long-term disability insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, and a stock purchase plan. While specific details about employment type, education requirements, or pay ranges for this role are not disclosed here, interested candidates are encouraged to review relevant information on the official Costco site to learn more about compensation and available openings.

Working at Costco in this bakery position can be a fulfilling experience for individuals who enjoy creative food preparation, attention to detail, and working in a fast-paced retail environment. Employees have the opportunity to develop their skills in cake decorating and bakery operations while benefiting from the stability and support of a large, well-established company. Whether preparing cakes for everyday sales or preparing special orders, workers in this role play a vital part in the customer’s shopping experience and contribute to the overall success of Costco’s bakery department.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred
  • previous bakery or food preparation experience preferred
  • ability to stand for extended periods
  • ability to work flexible hours
  • willingness to follow company policies
  • ability to handle physical demands of the job

Job Qualifications

  • Experience in cake decorating preferred
  • basic knowledge of cake preparation techniques
  • ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • good communication skills
  • attention to detail
  • ability to follow food safety practices

Job Duties

  • Cuts cakes
  • fills cakes
  • ices cakes
  • decorates cakes
  • writes messages on cakes 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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