Cake Decorator: Flexible Hours, Growth & Benefits

Safeway; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive culture

Weekly pay

Flexible schedules

Employee discounts

Training and development

Health benefits and 401k

Job summary

Safeway in McLean, VA is seeking a Cake Decorator to create decorated cakes and desserts, finishings, and complete custom orders per recipes and standards. You will ensure display cases are stocked and the work area stays clean and organized.

The role requires cake decorating experience, the ability to read order forms, and the stamina to stand long shifts with occasional heavy lifting. Early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays may be required.

Qualifications

• Clear communication when taking orders and gathering details for custom requests or exchanging information with colleagues.
• Experience with icing, piping, and finishing techniques for cakes and pastries.
• Familiarity with preparing icing, whipped toppings, and decorative elements using standard methods.
• 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 45lbs occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Decorate cakes and desserts according to customer orders and recipes.
• Process customer orders and ensure decorations meet specifications.
• Prepare icings, toppings, and decorative elements.
• Maintain clean, organized work area and stocked displays.
• Assist in labeling and presenting products for display.
• Adapt to varying order volume and changing priorities.

Skills

Communication

Cake decorating

Product prep knowledge

Attention to detail

Organization & time management

Merchandising awareness

Order accuracy

Adaptability

Food safety & compliance

Physical capability

Job description

Safeway in McLean, VA is seeking a Cake Decorator to create decorated cakes and desserts, finishings, and complete custom orders per recipes and standards. You will ensure display cases are stocked and the work area stays clean and organized.

The role requires cake decorating experience, the ability to read order forms, and the stamina to stand long shifts with occasional heavy lifting. Early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays may be required.