Cake Icer

Magnolia Bakery; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Magnolia Bakery in Louisville, KY is seeking a Cake Icer to decorate cakes, cupcakes, and special orders while upholding our quality and design standards. You will also help train new team members and keep the workspace clean and organized, providing friendly customer service.

The role involves decorating in front of customers when needed to create a welcoming bakery experience, standing for long periods, and working in a fast-paced environment with a positive, team-focused attitude.

Qualifications

• 6–12 months decorating experience preferred.
• Knowledge of decorating tools, icings, and techniques.
• Strong communication and time management skills.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Positive attitude and team-oriented mindset.
• Flexible, reliable, and willing to learn.

Responsibilities

• Trim, fill, assemble, ice, and decorate cakes and cupcakes.
• Write inscriptions and complete custom cake orders.
• Prepare and color icings and decorations.
• Maintain Magnolia standards for cake design, quality, and presentation.
• Ensure products meet quality standards before sale.
• Keep workstations, tools, and equipment clean and sanitized.
• Follow all food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Assist with training and supporting other cake icers.
• Help organize and maintain prep and decorating stations.
• Complete prep tasks as needed.
• Greet customers in a friendly and professional manner.

Skills

Cake decorating

Customer service

Team training

Time management

Communication

Tools

Decorating tools

Job description

Position Summary

We are looking for a creative, dependable Cake Icer to decorate cakes, cupcakes, and specialty orders while maintaining Magnolia’s quality and design standards. This role also includes helping train new team members, keeping the workspace clean and organized, and providing friendly customer service.

Cake Icers should be comfortable greeting customers and decorating cakes in front of customers when needed to create a welcoming and engaging bakery experience.

We’re excited to bring something special to Louisville, KY, and with your support, there’s so much room to grow!

Responsibilities

• Trim, fill, assemble, ice, and decorate cakes and cupcakes
• Write inscriptions and complete custom cake orders
• Prepare and color icings and decorations
• Maintain Magnolia standards for cake design, quality, and presentation
• Ensure products meet quality standards before sale
• Keep workstations, tools, and equipment clean and sanitized
• Follow all food safety and sanitation procedures
• Assist with training and supporting other cake icers
• Help organize and maintain prep and decorating stations
• Complete prep tasks as needed
• Greet customers in a friendly and professional manner

Physical Requirements

• Standing and walking for extended periods
• Frequent use of hands
• Occasional bending, reaching, kneeling, and lifting 10+ lbs
• Ability to work around hot equipment

Qualifications

• 6–12 months of cake decorating experience preferred
• Knowledge of decorating tools, icings, and techniques
• Strong communication and time management skills
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Positive attitude and team-oriented mindset
• Flexible, reliable, and willing to learn

Schedule & Pay

• Approximately 30 - 40 hours per week
• Hourly Pay: $15–$19
• Team-focused and supportive work environment