What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cake Decorator / Icer position at Edgars Bakery?
Now Hiring: Cake Decorators & Icers — Buttercream Artists Wanted!
Location: Edgar's Bakery — Birmingham, AL
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay: $16.00 – $22.00 per hour (tips included)
Does a piping bag feel like part of your hand? Can you look at a bare cake and already picture the finished design? Edgar's Bakery in Birmingham wants to meet you.
We're looking for experienced decorators and icers who sweat the details and love handing a finished cake to a happy customer. Cake decorating experience is a must — bring your skills and we'll keep your bench busy.
What You'll Do at the Bench
- Ice, pipe, and design custom cakes, cupcakes, and cookies for birthdays, weddings, and every celebration in between
- Take a customer's idea and make it real — without ever losing the Edgar's look
- Reproduce our classics with consistency, and dream up brand-new designs when the order calls for it
- Work side by side with a crew that genuinely enjoys the craft
- Keep your station spotless: clean bench, clean lines
What Makes You a Great Fit
- Hands-on cake decorating experience (required)
- A steady hand and an eye that catches the little stuff
- Reliability — your team can count on you
- Clear communication and a team-first attitude
- Grace under pressure when the order board fills up
Nice to Have (Not Required, But We'll Notice)
- Fondant, modeling chocolate, or tiered and stacked cake experience
- A knack for color-matching and reproducing a design exactly
- Friendly, confident customer service at the cake case
What We Bring to the Table
- Pay: $16.00 – $22.00/hour, tips included — where you land depends on your experience and skill level
- 401(k) with company match
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Employee discount on everything in the case
The Details
- Schedule: Day shifts, 8 hours, with occasional overtime. Saturdays included.
- Real work-life balance: no night shifts, and we're closed Sundays. Your evenings and Sundays stay yours.
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Setting: On-site at Edgar's Bakery in Birmingham
Why Edgar's
Somebody around here is celebrating something every single day — and our decorators are the reason those cakes get gasps instead of glances. If you want your craft to matter to real people, this is a good place to land.
Grab your piping bag and apply today!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 – $22.00 per hour
Pay: $16.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Store discount
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Cake decorating: 1 year (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Birmingham, AL 35209 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $22