Decorator FT

Vallarta Supermarkets; Duarte (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life & AD&D Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid vacation

Legal services

Holiday pay

Savings & credit union

Recognition programs

Job summary

Vallarta Supermarkets is seeking a Cake Decorator to create beautiful cakes and pastries while keeping displays inviting and sanitary. You’ll greet customers, take cake orders, and ensure decorations meet quality standards in a fast-paced retail bakery.

We value teamwork, reliability, and a willingness to learn, with a flexible schedule including afternoons, evenings, weekends and holidays. Prior decorating experience is welcome, but training is available to develop skills in frosting, fillings,

Qualifications

• Friendly, customer-focused attitude with a passion for cake decorating.
• Knowledge of cake mixes, fillings, frostings, and decorating tools (pastry bags, tubes, colors, textures).
• Experience decorating cakes or strong willingness to learn.
• Ability to maintain quality and accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic computer and math skills (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• Fast-paced retail setting with direct customer interaction.
• Exposure to perishable products, bakery equipment, and changing temperatures.
• Must work flexible schedule: afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Team-oriented, collaborative workplace.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and assist with bakery and cake orders in-store and by phone.
• Prepare, decorate, and finish cakes and pastries to customer requests and company standards.
• Merchandise, rotate, and stock products to keep displays full and appealing.
• Follow health department regulations, Bakery Safety Program, and company safety policies.
• Monitor oven/proofer temperatures, prepare dough and batters, and ensure accurate packaging, weighing, and labeling.
• Clean work areas, sweep and mop floors, wash utensils and equipment, and maintain a professional, sanitary environment.
• Communicate supply needs, order from approved vendors, and help control waste and shrink.
• Perform additional tasks assigned to support bakery operations and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Customer service

Cake decorating

Decorating tools

Cake decorating experience

Willing to learn

Quality under pressure

Office software

English proficiency

Work authorization

Retail experience

Perishables exposure

Flexible schedule

Teamwork

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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At Vallarta Supermarkets, we’re more than just a grocery store, we’re a vibrant part of the communities we serve. We’re seeking friendly, service-oriented individuals who take pride in delivering extraordinary customer experiences and thrive in a fast-paced, festive environment. If you’re passionate about fresh, quality baked goods and love making people smile, we’d love to meet you!

About the Role

The Cake Decorator prepares and decorates cakes, pastries, and baked goods while ensuring quality, freshness, and customer satisfaction. This role maintains clean, attractive bakery displays, assists with custom cake orders, and follows Vallarta’s high standards for safety, sanitation, and service.

What You’ll Do

Customer Service: Greet customers and assist with bakery and cake orders, both in-store and by phone.

Product Quality: Prepare, decorate, and finish cakes and pastries to customer requests and company standards.

Merchandising: Merchandise, rotate, and stock products to keep displays full and appealing.

Compliance & Safety: Follow health department regulations, Bakery Safety Program, and company safety policies.

Operations: Monitor oven/proofer temperatures, prepare dough and batters, and ensure accurate packaging, weighing, and labeling.

Sanitation: Clean work areas, sweep and mop floors, wash utensils and equipment, and maintain a professional, sanitary environment.

Inventory: Communicate supply needs, order from approved vendors, and help control waste and shrink.

Other Duties: Perform additional tasks assigned to support bakery operations and customer satisfaction.

Physical Requirements

Stand and walk for long periods (6–8 hours/day).

Frequently bend neck/waist, squat, twist, and reach above/below shoulders.

Frequent grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine hand manipulation.

Lift and carry up to 25 lbs. frequently and up to 50 lbs. occasionally (e.g., flour, sugar, boxes).

Work near bakery equipment and in environments with varying temperatures and humidity.

May be required to perform tasks at elevated levels (placing or retrieving items).

What We’re Looking For

Friendly, customer-focused attitude with a passion for cake decorating.

Knowledge of cake mixes, fillings, frostings, and decorating tools (pastry bags, tubes, colors, textures).

Experience decorating cakes or strong willingness to learn.

Ability to maintain quality and accuracy in a fast-paced environment.

Basic computer and math skills (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English.

Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Fast-paced retail setting with direct customer interaction.

Exposure to perishable products, bakery equipment, and changing temperatures.

Must work flexible schedule: afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Team-oriented, collaborative workplace.

Full-Time Team Members

Free $25,000 Basic Life and AD&D Insurance.

401(k) Retirement Plan.

Paid vacation.

Access to legal services.

Premium pay for holidays.

Savings marketplace & credit union membership.

Recognition programs (birthdays, years of service, spirit days, etc.).

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