Cake Decorator

Balls Foods; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Price Chopper in Lincoln, NE is seeking a creative Cake Decorator to design and decorate high-quality cakes and desserts that delight guests and support bakery sales.

Join a team focused on quality, presentation, and guest service. This role requires attention to detail, hands-on artistry, and flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays. Previous bakery experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent required.
• Experience decorating cakes or in a bakery preferred.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Decorate cakes, cupcakes, and bakery items per 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

Attention to detail

Guest service

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.

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