Artisan Cake Decorator & Prep Specialist

Magnolia Bakery; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Magnolia Bakery in Chicago is seeking a Cake Icer/Prep to decorate cakes, cupcakes and icebox items, following recipes and brand standards. You will work with FOH & BOH managers to ensure quality, consistency, and exceptional service. Prior cake decorating experience is preferred, with standing, lifting, and food safety requirements.

Role involves preparing items per brand guidelines, maintaining clean workspaces, and contributing to a positive customer experience in a busy bakery environment.

Qualifications

• At least one year of professional cake decorating experience.
• Hands-on, flexible, and highly responsive.
• High energy, positive person who takes pride in his/her work.
• Able to work with a diverse group of people.
• Follows all policies and procedures.
• Takes direction and constructive criticism well.
• Hours of work vary.
• Food sanitation, teamwork, quality focus, safety management, multi-tasking, dependability, thoroughness, strong verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Fulfill the production list for cakes and house items.
• Execute recipes consistently according to the recipes and standards.
• Ensure decorated items reflect high quality, aesthetics, and taste.
• Demonstrate safe food handling and follow safety procedures.
• Operate and monitor equipment like mixers and choppers.
• Exhibit great customer service when needed.

Skills

Cake decorating

Food safety

Teamwork

Communication

Policy compliance

Job description

Magnolia Bakery in Chicago is seeking a Cake Icer/Prep to decorate cakes, cupcakes and icebox items, following recipes and brand standards. You will work with FOH & BOH managers to ensure quality, consistency, and exceptional service. Prior cake decorating experience is preferred, with standing, lifting, and food safety requirements.

Role involves preparing items per brand guidelines, maintaining clean workspaces, and contributing to a positive customer experience in a busy bakery environment.