Cake Decorator

ballsfoods; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Price Chopper in Kansas City is seeking a Cake Decorator to design and decorate high-quality cakes and desserts for celebrations, while helping drive bakery sales and guest loyalty.

The role emphasizes artistic expression, hands-on work, and maintaining high standards of quality and presentation within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Cake decorating

Guest 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