Retail Cake Decorator

Balls Foods; Prairie Village (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Balls Foods is looking for a creative Cake Decorator to join the Hen House team in Prairie Village, Kansas. In this role, you’ll design and decorate a variety of cakes and desserts, ensuring high quality and presentation standards while delighting our guests.

The ideal candidate has previous cake decorating experience and enjoys artistic expression. We seek someone passionate about quality and who can work flexible hours to meet production needs.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Decorate cakes, cupcakes, and other bakery items according to guest requests.
• Create custom designs using icing, fondant, and other elements.
• Ensure all products meet quality and visual presentation standards.
• Provide friendly guest service at all times.
• Consult with guests to understand design needs and themes.
• Maintain cleanliness of the bakery and decorating area.

Skills

Cake decorating

Customer service

Artistic design

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

We are looking for a creative, detail-oriented Cake Decorator to join our team at Hen House. 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 Hen House, 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