Cake Decorator

Tucson, AZ, USA|

Job Overview

Compensation

Hourly

Range $12.00 - $15.50

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

hearing aid coverage

pharmacy benefits

behavioral health services

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 global retailer known for its member-only warehouse clubs, offering a vast range of high-quality products at competitive prices. Founded in 1983, Costco has expanded rapidly and now operates hundreds of warehouse locations worldwide, providing exceptional value and service to its members. As a company, Costco is committed to ethics, quality, and sustainability, emphasizing customer satisfaction and employee well-being. The company is renowned for its generous benefits package and supportive workplace culture.

This job opportunity is for a Cake Decorator position within Costco’s bakery department. The role involves preparing, decorating, and packaging cakes for sale, ensuring visually appealing and delicious products that meet company standards. The Cake Decorator is responsible for cutting, filling, icing, and decorating cakes following precise guidelines and customer orders. This position requires attention to detail, creativity, and excellent customer service skills to enhance the member shopping experience.

Employees in this role fill and decorate cakes, write customized messages using pastry bags, and package cakes for both special orders and back stock, emphasizing both efficiency and artistry. The Cake Decorator works closely with the bakery team to maintain inventory, ensure product quality, and meet daily production schedules. Additionally, maintaining a clean and sanitized work environment in compliance with food safety regulations is a critical component of the job.

Costco offers this position with competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid time off, health benefits covering medical, dental, vision, hearing aids, pharmacy, behavioral health, and employee assistance programs. Additional benefits such as health care reimbursement accounts, dependent care assistance plans, disability insurances, life insurance, 401(k) retirement plans, and stock purchase plans are available to eligible employees.

Open availability is required for this role to meet the operational needs of the warehouse, and candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. This position offers an excellent opportunity to join a respected company known for its commitment to employees and customers alike, with potential growth and development within the Costco organization.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
prior experience in bakery or cake decorating preferred
ability to follow instructions accurately
ability to communicate effectively with team and members
must be able to stand for extended periods
open availability to work shifts as needed
legal authorization to work in the United States

Job Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent
previous bakery or cake decorating experience preferred
ability to follow detailed instructions and recipes
excellent customer service skills
knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices
ability to work in a fast-paced environment
good manual dexterity and creativity
teamwork and communication skills
ability to operate bakery equipment safely

Job Duties

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