Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $13.50 - $17.50
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Benefits

Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
short-term disability
long-term disability
401(k) Plan

Job Description

Costco Wholesale Corporation is a leading global retailer, well known for its commitment to quality products and outstanding member service. As a membership warehouse club, Costco offers a wide range of merchandise, from groceries and household goods to electronics and apparel, catering to an extensive membership base worldwide. With a strong reputation for providing high-quality products at competitive prices, Costco emphasizes a people-first culture that values its employees, fosters teamwork, and promotes career growth opportunities across various departments.

Costco’s bakery department plays a crucial role in delivering fresh and appealing baked goods to its members, including cakes, pastries, and other desserts. The company’s dedication to quality assurance and food safety is reflected in the operations within each warehouse. Employees in the bakery contribute significantly to maintaining these high standards and enhancing the overall shopping experience for members.

This position focuses on the precise and artistic aspects of cake preparation, including cutting, filling, icing, decorating, and packaging cakes both for special orders and general stock replenishment. The role requires hands-on skills in handling bakery products and must meet strict quality and sanitation guidelines, while also providing excellent service to Costco members. This position might be part-time or full-time depending on the warehouse needs, and employees will benefit from competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package that supports health and well-being.

As a Cake Decorator at Costco, the individual will be responsible for ensuring all cakes meet the company’s strict quality standards, complying with food safety regulations, and contributing to the overall presentation and appeal of bakery offerings. The role requires the ability to follow detailed decorating instructions using pastry bags and specific techniques to write messages and create designs on cakes, adding a personalized touch for various occasions. In addition to cake specific duties, this position involves working collaboratively with the bakery team to prepare other baked goods as needed, maintaining inventory control, and supporting broader warehouse operations when required.

Costco’s commitment to employee development means the Cake Decorator will receive comprehensive training in quality assurance, food safety, and sanitation protocols, ensuring confidence and competence in performing job responsibilities. The role also requires flexibility in availability to meet the dynamic needs of the business and a willingness to assist in other departments when necessary. Working at Costco not only provides the opportunity to develop specialized bakery skills but also offers a stable and supportive work environment with clear pathways for advancement within the company. The employee will be expected to uphold Costco’s values of respect, integrity, and exceptional customer service daily, contributing to the overall reputation and success of the warehouse.

This job description was last updated in July 2026 and is aligned with internal codes and standards to provide clear expectations for the role and ensure alignment with the company’s operational goals.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • ability to perform physical tasks including lifting and standing for extended periods
  • availability to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays
  • ability to follow detailed instructions
  • compliance with food safety and sanitation standards
  • proof of authorization to work in the United States
  • ability to operate bakery equipment and machinery

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • previous bakery experience preferred
  • ability to follow detailed decorating instructions
  • strong attention to detail
  • good manual dexterity
  • effective communication skills
  • basic math skills for measuring and weight instructions
  • ability to provide excellent customer service
  • familiarity with food safety and sanitation standards
  • ability to work as part of a team

Job Duties

  • Cuts, fills, and ices cakes
  • decorates and writes messages on cakes using pastry bags and tips
  • packages cakes for special order and back stock
  • provides high level member service
  • checks cake orders stand for special orders
  • checks daily inventory on the floor and pulls stock from the freezer or cooler to fill the merchandise area
  • de-pans, garnishes, and packages baked cheesecakes
  • places finished product on racks and transfers racks to cooler, freezer or wrapping area
  • checks production schedule for daily needs
  • processes all cakes following assembly instruction in Cake Decorating Manual
  • cuts half-sheet cakes in half to prepare for filling
  • fills and ices cakes following weight instructions
  • decorates cakes per decorating guidelines
  • assists with other bakery duties as needed
  • provides prompt and courteous member service
  • follows SSOP guidelines as they refer to proper cleaning and sanitation of all equipment required by this position
  • completes and complies with 11 Commandments of Quality Assurance, Food Safety certification, and all safety training required by the warehouse and department
  • ensures proper cleanup and disposal of hazardous materials
  • ability to operate vehicles, equipment or machinery
  • assists with department duties as necessary
  • assists in other departments of the warehouse as necessary

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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