Cake Decorator

Costco Wholesale Corporation is a multinational corporation known for its membership-only warehouse clubs that offer a wide selection of merchandise including groceries, appliances, and baked goods at competitive prices. Established in 1983, Costco has grown into one of the largest retailers globally, focusing on offering quality products with exceptional value while emphasizing excellent customer service. Costco is recognized for its commitment to employee welfare and providing comprehensive benefits, fostering a positive work environment, and maintaining high standards in food safety and quality assurance. This role, based in the bakery department, offers an opportunity to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment serving a wide range of members with a focus on specialty cakes and bakery items. Working at Costco means joining a reputable company that values teamwork, skill development, and dedication to high standards of operational excellence. The position typically involves preparation, decoration, and packaging of cakes, ensuring attention to detail and adherence to strict hygiene and safety protocols to meet Costco’s quality assurance standards.

The Cake Decorator position is essential within the bakery team, responsible for the artistic and technical aspects of cake preparation and decoration. Duties include cutting, filling, and icing cakes, decorating them with messages and designs using pastry bags, and packaging cakes for both special orders and regular stock. The role requires not only craftsmanship but also efficiency and inventory oversight, as the Cake Decorator must manage daily inventory, pull stock as needed, and ensure all products meet visual and quality expectations. The job involves working with various bakery equipment and following specific production schedules and assembly instructions detailed in the Cake Decorating Manual. Paramount to this position is delivering excellent member service by promptly attending to member needs and inquiries. This role demands strict adherence to safety, sanitation, and food handling procedures as outlined in the company’s SSOP (Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures) and quality assurance certification programs. It requires maintaining a clean and hazard-free work area while being versatile by supporting other bakery functions and occasionally assisting other warehouse departments. The Cake Decorator role offers competitive pay, opportunities for skill enhancement, and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and other insurances, paid time off, and retirement plans. Open availability is required to accommodate the fluctuating demands of the business, and legal authorization to work in the United States is mandatory for employment.