Cake Decorator & Prep Artist

Magnolia Bakery; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Magnolia Bakery in Chicago seeks a Cake Icer/Prep to decorate cakes, cupcakes, and icebox items according to our recipes and brand standards. This role supports production and ensures consistency in taste, texture, and presentation.

You will uphold Magnolia’s commitment to quality, maintain proper safety and sanitation, and deliver friendly, attentive service to customers and guests in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• At least one year of professional cake decorating experience.
• Hands-on, flexible, and highly responsive.
• High energy, positive person who takes pride in his/her work.
• Able to work with a diverse group of people.
• Follows all policies and procedures.
• Takes direction and constructive criticism well, will ask questions if need be.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for fulfilling the production list, given by management, which includes all cakes for orders and house and/or prep items.
• Must be able to execute all recipes consistently according to the recipes and standards.
• Ensures all decorated items reflect the highest standards of quality, consistency, aesthetics, and taste.
• Must demonstrate safe food handling practices and follow safety procedures for using equipment and cleaning supplies.
• Responsible for operating and monitoring proper functioning of equipment to include mixers and choppers; following safety procedures for using equipment; sanitize work area during and after use.
• Exhibits great customer service when needed.

Skills

Cake decorating

Customer service

Teamwork

Job description

Magnolia Bakery in Chicago seeks a Cake Icer/Prep to decorate cakes, cupcakes, and icebox items according to our recipes and brand standards. This role supports production and ensures consistency in taste, texture, and presentation.

You will uphold Magnolia’s commitment to quality, maintain proper safety and sanitation, and deliver friendly, attentive service to customers and guests in a fast-paced environment.