Decorator PT

vallartasupermarkets; Rancho Cucamonga (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Free dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid vacation

Life Insurance

Paid sick time

Holiday premium pay

Job summary

Vallarta Supermarkets is seeking a Cake Decorator to prepare and decorate cakes, pastries, and baked goods while maintaining quality, freshness, and customer satisfaction. You will keep displays attractive, assist with custom orders, and uphold safety and sanitation standards.

Ideal candidates are friendly, detail-oriented, and able to thrive in a busy retail bakery. Must be able to stand for long periods and work afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Experience decorating cakes or strong willingness to learn.
• Knowledge of cake mixes, fillings, frostings and decorating tools.
• Friendly, customer-focused attitude and teamwork.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced bakery environment and stand long hours.

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 and proofer temperatures, prepare dough and batters, and ensure accurate packaging, weighing, and labeling.
• Maintain clean, sanitary work areas, sweep and mop floors, wash utensils and equipment.

Skills

Cake decorating

Customer service

Microsoft Word/Excel

English communication

Tools

Pastry bags and decorating tools

Job description

PAYSCALE:

$19.60 - $22.55

Join the Vallarta Supermarkets Family!

At Vallarta Supermarkets,we’remore than just a grocerystore,we’rea vibrant part of the communities we serve.We’reseekingfriendly, service-oriented individuals who take pride in delivering extraordinary customer experiences and thrive in a fast-paced, festive environment. Ifyou’repassionate about fresh, quality baked goods and love making people smile,we’dlove 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 rolemaintainsclean, attractive bakery displays,assistswith custom cake orders, and follows Vallarta’shigh standardsfor safety, sanitation, and service.

WhatYou’llDo

• Customer Service:Greet customers and assist with bakeryand 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:Monitoroven/proofer temperatures, prepare dough and batters, and ensureaccuratepackaging, weighing, and labeling.

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

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

• Other Duties: Performadditionaltasksassigned to support bakery operations and customer satisfaction.

Physical Requirements

• Stand and walk forlong 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.frequentlyand up to 50 lbs. occasionally (e.g., flour, sugar, boxes).

• Longestdistance carried: 20 feet.

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

• May berequiredto perform tasks at elevated levels (placing or retrieving items).

WhatWe’reLooking 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 orstrongwillingness to learn.

• Ability tomaintainqualityand accuracy in a fast-paced environment.

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

• Must be able to speak,read, write, and understandEnglish.

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

Work Environment

• Fast-paced retail setting with direct customer interaction.

• Exposure toperishable products, bakery equipment, and changing temperatures.

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

• Team-oriented, collaborative workplace.

Benefits

Full-Time Team Members

• Health medical plan: $25/week, plus free dental & vision.

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

• 401(k) Retirement Plan.

• Paid vacation.

• Access to legal services.

Part-Time & Full-Time Benefits

• Paid sick time.

• Premium pay for holidays.

• Scholarship opportunities.

• Savings marketplace & credit union membership.

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

At Vallarta Supermarkets, we believe our culture drives execution.

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