What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cake Decorator position at Costco Wholesale Corporation?
Job Description
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Position Summary
Cuts, fills, and ices cakes. Decorates and writes messages on cakes using pastry bags and tips. Packages cakes for special order and back stock. Provides high level member service.
Job Duties
- Checks cake orders stand for special orders.
- Checks daily inventory on the floor and pulls stock from the freezer or cooler to fill the merchandise area.
- De-pans, garnishes, and packages baked cheesecakes. Places finished product on racks and transfers racks to cooler,
- freezer or wrapping area.
- Checks production schedule for daily needs. Processes all cakes following assembly instruction in Cake Decorating
- Manual. Cut half-sheet cakes in half to prepare for filling. Fill and ice cakes following weight instructions. Decorate cakes per decorating guidelines.
- Assists with other bakery duties as needed.
- Provides prompt and courteous member service.
- Follows SSOP guidelines as they refer to proper cleaning and sanitation of all equipment required by this position.
- Completes and complies with 11 Commandments of Quality Assurance, Food Safety certification, and all safety training required by the warehouse and department.
- Ensures proper cleanup and disposal of hazardous materials.
- Ability to operate vehicles, equipment or machinery.
- Assists with department duties as necessary.
- Assists in other departments of the warehouse as necessary.
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We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, health benefits - medical/dental/vision/hearing aid/pharmacy/behavioral health/employee assistance, health care reimbursement account, dependent care assistance plan, short-term disability and long-term disability insurance, AD&D insurance, life insurance, 401(k), stock purchase plan to eligible employees.
Apart from any religious or disability considerations, open availability is needed to meet the needs of the business. If hired, you will be required to provide proof of authorization to work in the United States.
Job Description Posting Updated: July 2026 Job Code: 1508