Cake Decorator: Creative Icing, Flexible Hours

Albertsons Companies; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive work culture

Wages paid weekly

Flexible schedules

Associate discounts

Training and career development

Health benefits (Medical, Dental, 401k

Vacation/PTO

Job summary

Albertsons Companies is seeking a Cake Decorator to craft decorated cakes and desserts, prepare icings, and complete custom orders per established recipes and standards.

You will maintain clean work areas, ensure display cases are stocked, and process customer orders with accuracy in a fast-paced environment. The role requires 18+, decorating experience, and flexibility 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 or moving product up to 45lbs occasionally

Responsibilities

• Decorate cakes and desserts according to recipes and decoration standards
• Prepare icings and toppings; finish with designs and custom elements
• Process customer orders and review order details for accuracy
• Maintain clean, organized work area and ensure display cases are stocked and visually consistent
• Move between orders efficiently to meet timelines and production schedules

Skills

Communication Skills

Cake Decorating

Product Preparation

Attention to Detail

Organization & Time Management

Merchandising

Order Accuracy

Adaptability

Food Safety

Physical Capability

Job description

Albertsons Companies is seeking a Cake Decorator to craft decorated cakes and desserts, prepare icings, and complete custom orders per established recipes and standards.

You will maintain clean work areas, ensure display cases are stocked, and process customer orders with accuracy in a fast-paced environment. The role requires 18+, decorating experience, and flexibility for early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.