Cake Decorator: Create Custom Cakes in a Fast-Paced Bakery

Vallarta-Supermarkets; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life and AD&D Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid vacation

Legal services

Holiday premium pay

Savings marketplace & credit union

Recognition programs

Job summary

Vallarta Supermarkets in Modesto, CA, is seeking a Cake Decorator to prepare and decorate cakes, pastries, and baked goods with a focus on quality and customer satisfaction in a fast-paced bakery.

You’ll greet customers, fulfill custom orders, maintain displays, follow safety standards, and help stock and package products. Prior cake decorating experience helps, but willingness to learn is welcome, and basic computer skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• Friendly, customer-focused attitude
• Knowledge of cake decorating tools and methods
• Experience decorating cakes or strong willingness to learn
• Basic computer and math skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and assist with bakery and cake orders, both in-store and by phone
• Prepare, decorate, and finish cakes and pastries to customer requests and company standards
• Merchandise, rotate, and stock products to keep displays full and appealing
• Follow health department regulations, Bakery Safety Program, and company safety policies
• Monitor oven/proofer temperatures, prepare dough and batters, and ensure accurate packaging, weighing, and labeling
• Maintain clean, sanitary work areas and proper sanitation practices
• Communicate supply needs, order from approved vendors, and help control waste and shrink
• Perform additional tasks to support bakery operations and customer satisfaction

Skills

Customer service

Cake decorating

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Tools

Pastry bags

Decorating tips

Job description

Vallarta Supermarkets in Modesto, CA, is seeking a Cake Decorator to prepare and decorate cakes, pastries, and baked goods with a focus on quality and customer satisfaction in a fast-paced bakery.

You’ll greet customers, fulfill custom orders, maintain displays, follow safety standards, and help stock and package products. Prior cake decorating experience helps, but willingness to learn is welcome, and basic computer skills are a plus.