Cake Decorator

Safeway; Los Gatos (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages; weekly pay

Flexible work schedules

Associate discounts

Health benefits for eligible employees

401k and more

Job summary

Safeway is seeking a Cake Decorator to create decorated cakes and desserts that are as appealing visually as they are delicious. You will finish cakes, prepare icings and decorations, and fulfill custom orders from established recipes while maintaining a clean and organized work area.

You will process customer orders, review order details, and complete decorations to match specifications in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Previous cake decorating experience required.
• Availability to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to read and interpret order forms, tags and production instructions.
• Maintain clean, organized workstation and display cases.

Responsibilities

• Decorate cakes and desserts per established recipes and decoration standards.
• Prepare icings, fillings, and decorative elements.
• Process customer cake orders and ensure accuracy of details.
• Complete decorations to match requested specifications and timelines.
• Keep display cases stocked and visually consistent; monitor inventory.

Skills

Cake Decorating

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Food Safety

Physical Stamina

Merchandising

Order Reading

Job description

Click here to see - A Day in The Life-Cake Decorator

A Day In The Life

As a Cake Decorator, your day is centered around creating decorated cakes and desserts that are as appealing to look at as they are to enjoy. You add the finishing touches that make each product stand out, preparing icings, applying designs, and completing custom orders based on established recipes and decoration standards. From simple finishes to detailed designs, your work is the ‘icing on the cake’ that ensures products are ready for display and customer orders.

You also take pride in a clean, organized work area while ensuring display cases stocked and visually consistent. Throughout the day, you process customer orders, review order details, and complete decorations to match requested specifications. This role operates in a fast‑paced environment where consistency, accuracy, and attention to detail contribute to product quality and overall department success.

What You Bring To The Table

• Communication Skills: Clear communication when taking orders and gathering details for custom requests or exchanging information with colleagues
• Cake Decorating Skills: Experience with icing, piping, and finishing techniques for cakes and pastries
• Product Preparation Knowledge: Familiarity with preparing icing, whipped toppings, and decorative elements using standard methods
• Attention to Detail: Consistency in design execution, labeling, and presentation aligned with order specifications
• Organization & Time Management: Effective management of multiple orders while maintaining workflow and meeting timelines
• Merchandising Awareness: Understanding of how to maintain visually consistent and well‑stocked display cases
• Order Accuracy: Ability to read and interpret order forms, tags, and production instructions
• Adaptability: Comfort working with changing priorities and varying order volume
• Food Safety & Compliance Awareness: Knowledge of sanitation practices and product handling requirements
• Physical Capability: Comfort with standing for extended periods, continuous hand use, and lifting or moving product up to 45lbs occasionally

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Previous cake decorating experience required
• Availability to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays

Why You Will Choose Us

Albertsons Companies Inc. has always been a people-oriented business, and thoughtful people practices remain a core element of our company’s philosophy. Our goal is to continue to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being and that starts with people like you bringing your unique self to our company and making it one person stronger and better!

We Also Provide a Variety Of Benefits Including

• Inclusive work culture built on belonging
• Competitive Wages paid weekly
• Flexible work schedules
• Associate discounts
• Leaders invested in your training, career growth & development.
• Health and welfare benefits for eligible employees (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
• Vacation / Paid Time Off

Our Values

• We put people first.
• We are customer driven.
• We value different perspectives.
• We raise the bar.
• We act as owners.
• We are one team.
• We build belonging.
• We are committed to a healthy future.