What does a Cake Decorator do?
Cake decorators plan, design, and execute designs on cakes and other bakery items, working with a range of standard decorating equipment, along with any specialty tools used to produce custom designs offered by the business. They are accountable for ensuring their department upholds or exceeds the established quality standards, meets all customer satisfaction goals, and abides by all applicable food safety regulations and guidelines. They may also develop recipes, maintain inventory, and order supplies.
Cake decorators typically have a background in the bakery or food service industry. They may have graduated from a culinary arts program or completed technical training. These positions require excellent decorating abilities, a high level of creativity, good fine motor skills, and ability to concentrate on details. These specialists must be customer focused and will be required to stay informed about current food safety regulations.
- Ensure all product is blocked and faced in accordance with company policy or as assigned.
- Follow and maintain adherence to all food safety standards.
- Ability to engage and lead associates to achieve department goals.
- Work as a 'team' member to assure consistent customer satisfaction.
- Conduct weekly sales meetings with team members to establish merchandising, sales and profit objectives.
- Communicate priorities regarding department readiness, the menu and promotions.
- Prepare cake products according to cake preparation guidelines and decorate the cakes in a variety of designs and colors for display in cake freezers.
- Have ample supply of cakes on hand and decorated or ready to decorate to support the customers needs and decorate cakes per customer request/order.
- Manage inventory, quality of product, in-stock position, production planning, pricing integrity, merchandising, labor, security, expense control and other operational processes to company standards.
- Coordinate, plan and order seasonal and non-seasonal merchandise as it relates to advertised events and time of season. educate associates on the effect of market area conditions and seasonal variations on product and sales.
- Must have advanced cake decorating abilities.
- Meticulous attention to detail is a must.
- Able to regularly lift, pull, push and rotate merchandise that weighs 25 lbs., and that occasionally weights up to 60 lbs.
- Demonstrate positive attitude and strong leadership capabilities.
- Excellent English language mastery and communication skills.
- In-depth understanding of sterilization policies and procedures.
- Strong customer service skills.
How much does a Cake Decorator make near United States?
Base Pay
Additional Pay
$35,182
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Cake Decorator Insights
Walmart“Competitive wage (other stores such as maxi and metro offer much better wage and your not expected to fill”
Walmart“Manager was friends with an associate and he got away with literally not doing his job.”
Safeway“They are not happy if we take our sick days when I am really sick.”
Smallcakes (Aurora)“The staff is great and fun to work with.”
Nothing Bundt Cakes“It was fun and good people.”
The Evercake“Rosalin would ask how I was and I felt she genuinely was there to listen and support.”
Albertsons Companies“Paid holidays and 1 dollar an hour extra on sundays”
Wegmans Food Markets“It’s a great place and I enjoy working here”
Frequently asked questions about the roles and responsibilities of a Cake Decorator
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