Retail Cake Decorator

Balls Food Stores; Grandview (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Balls Foods is looking for a creative and detail-oriented Cake Decorator to join the team at Price Chopper in Grandview, Missouri. In this role, you will design and decorate high-quality cakes and desserts, ensuring they meet both quality and visual presentation standards.

The ideal candidate will have previous cake decorating experience, a high school diploma, and a passion for creativity. This position requires a flexible schedule to accommodate the bakery's needs throughout the week.

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED.
• Flexible schedule required, including evenings and weekends.
• Previous experience in cake decorating or bakery operations is essential.

Responsibilities

• Decorate cakes and bakery items per guest requests.
• Create custom designs using icing and fondant.
• Ensure all products meet quality and presentation standards.
• Maintain cleanliness of the bakery and decorating area.
• Consult with guests to understand their design needs.

Skills

Creative design

Cake decorating

Customer service

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

We are looking for a creative, detail-oriented Cake Decorator to join our team at Price Chopper. In this role, you'll design and decorate high-quality cakes and desserts that delight our guests—serving as a key part of celebrations and special moments while helping drive bakery sales and guest loyalty.

At Price Chopper, we're more than a grocery store—we're a team committed to delivering exceptional guest experiences through quality products, strong teamwork, and consistent execution. As part of the Balls Food Stores family, we offer the stability of a locally owned company with deep community roots.

This is a great fit for someone who enjoys artistic expression, working with their hands, and bringing ideas to life through creative designs while maintaining high standards of quality and presentation.

Key Responsibilities & Job Duties

• Decorate cakes, cupcakes, and other bakery items according to guest requests and company standards
• Create custom designs using icing, fondant, and other decorative elements
• Ensure all products meet quality, freshness, and visual presentation standards
• Provide friendly, helpful, and respectful guest service at all times
• Consult with guests to understand design needs, themes, and special requests
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the bakery and decorating area
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards
• Manage time effectively to meet production schedules and order deadlines
• Assist with baking, filling, and preparing products as needed
• Monitor inventory levels of decorating supplies and communicate needs to leadership
• Stay informed on bakery promotions and seasonal offerings to support sales
• Work collaboratively with bakery team members and store leadership
• Support additional bakery or store operations as needed
• Remain productive during slower periods by preparing materials, practicing designs, or supporting team tasks
• Other job duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Required: High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience
• Required: Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Required: Previous cake decorating or bakery experience