Creative Cake Decorator - Flexible Hours & Growth

Shaw’s and Star Market; Norwood (MA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive work culture

Competitive wages

Flexible work schedules

Associate discounts

Training and career development

Health and welfare benefits

Paid vacation

Job summary

Shaw’s and Star Market in Norwood, MA is seeking a Cake Decorator to create decorated cakes and desserts, prepare icings, apply designs, and complete custom orders per recipes and decoration standards.

You will keep a clean, stocked display area, process customer orders, review order details, and decorate to match specifications in a fast-paced environment that rewards accuracy, consistency, and attention to detail.

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, continuous hand use, and lifting or moving product up to 45lbs occasionally

Responsibilities

• Create decorated cakes and desserts that are appealing and meet customer specifications
• Prepare icings, apply designs, and complete custom orders based on established recipes
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and visually consistent display cases
• Process customer orders, review order details, and decorate to match requested specifications
• Work in a fast-paced environment focusing on accuracy, consistency, and quality

Skills

Communication Skills

Cake Decorating Skills

Product Preparation Knowledge

Attention to Detail

Organization & Time Management

Merchandising Awareness

Order Accuracy

Adaptability

Food Safety & Compliance Awareness

Physical Capability

Job description

Shaw’s and Star Market in Norwood, MA is seeking a Cake Decorator to create decorated cakes and desserts, prepare icings, apply designs, and complete custom orders per recipes and decoration standards.

You will keep a clean, stocked display area, process customer orders, review order details, and decorate to match specifications in a fast-paced environment that rewards accuracy, consistency, and attention to detail.