Cake Decorator

Description of position:
Frosts and fills cakes using a spatula, decorates and writes messages on cakes using pastry bags and tips, and boxes cakes for sales stock and special order.

Daily tasks and responsibilities:

• Slices half-sheet cakes by hand using 16” knife or with slicing machine. Places on pre-cut cardboard cake pad for handling.
• Applies filling between layers and frosts using spatula. Garnishes cakes by hand. Fills pastry bags by scooping mixed frostings from bowls or buckets.
• Squeezes and twists frosting-filled pastry bags with various tips attached. Creates borders, figures and writing per Costco formulas, patterns and department production procedures. Follows standards for quality and consistency of finished product.
• Reads member special orders to determine appropriate flavors, colors, decorative pattern and personalized writing for cakes.  Telephones member if instructions are unclear.
• Removes cheesecakes from baking pans, places on cake pad. Applies topping with spatula. Garnishes per Costco formulas.
• Uses whipping cream machine.
• Slices fresh fruit for application to baked product.
• Assembles pre-cut, cardboard cake boxes. Boxes cakes and places on large wheeled rack.  Transfers rack to cooler, freezer, or wrapping area.
• Keeps decorating area clean and clear of debris. Follows safety and security procedures.
• Assists with other bakery duties as needed.
• Provides prompt and courteous member service.

Non-Essential Functions and Tasks:

• Assists in other areas of the warehouse as necessary.

Qualifications (Costco-specific or industry-specific skills that candidates must possess):

• Education/Training: High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Licenses/Certifications: Food Safety Certification - Level 1 required first day in the position.
• Experience: Candidates with cake decorating experience will be given preference over other candidates.
• Knowledge/Skills:  None.
• Other:         

Knowledge and talents recommended for job success:
NOTE: For postings in Quebec locations, candidates must be able to communicate in French (oral and written).