Cake Decorator

United Supermarkets, LLC; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive culture

Weekly pay

Flexible schedules

Associate discounts

Training and development

Health benefits

Vacation / PTO

Job summary

Albertsons Companies Inc. is seeking a Cake Decorator to craft decorated cakes and desserts, prepare icings, apply designs, and complete custom orders according to recipes and decoration standards.

You will maintain a clean, organized work area, stock display cases, and ensure orders are accurate and visually appealing in a fast-paced environment.

Must be 18+ years old, have cake decorating experience, and be available for early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Clear communication when taking orders and gathering details for custom requests
• Experience with icing, piping, and finishing techniques for cakes and pastries
• Familiarity with preparing icing, whipped toppings, and decorative elements
• Consistency in design execution, labeling, and presentation aligned with order specifications
• Effective management of multiple orders while maintaining workflow and meeting timelines
• Understanding of how to maintain visually consistent and well‑stocked display cases
• Ability to read and interpret order forms, tags, and production instructions
• Comfort working with changing priorities and varying order volume
• Knowledge of sanitation practices and product handling requirements
• Comfort with standing for extended periods and lifting up to 45 lbs occasionally

Responsibilities

• Decorate cakes and desserts per established recipes and decoration standards
• Process customer orders and ensure accuracy of details
• Maintain clean, organized work area and visually consistent display cases
• Review order details and complete decorations to match specifications
• Support fast-paced operations with attention to quality and consistency

Skills

Communication

Cake decorating

Prep knowledge

Attention to detail

Time management

Merchandising

Order accuracy

Adaptability

Food safety

Physical stamina

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.