Costco is hiring a Cake Decorator in Gatineau, Quebec. This role focuses on decorating cakes, writing messages, assembling cake orders, and maintaining high quality and food safety standards in the bakery department.
ABOUT THE JOB
As a Cake Decorator at Costco, you will frost, decorate, and finish cakes using pastry bags, icing, and decorative tools. You will prepare cakes for display and special orders while ensuring consistency, presentation, and cleanliness in a fast-paced bakery environment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Slice half-sheet cakes by hand or with slicing machines.
- Place cakes on pre-cut cardboard cake pads for handling.
- Apply icing between layers and frost cakes using spatulas.
- Decorate cakes by hand using pastry bags, borders, figures, and writing.
- Write messages and apply decorative finishes following Costco formulas.
- Assemble and label finished bakery products.
- Remove excess product from baking pans and place cakes on cake pads.
- Use wrapping machines when required.
- Assemble pre-cut cardboard cake boxes.
- Stock finished bakery items for display.
- Maintain clean and organized decorating areas.
- Follow all safety, sanitation, and food handling procedures.
- Provide prompt and courteous service to Costco members.
- Assist with other bakery or warehouse duties as needed.
WHY WORK HERE?
- Work with a globally recognized and stable employer.
- Hands-on bakery role with creative responsibilities.
- Structured training and clear production standards.
- Team-oriented work environment.
- Opportunities for growth and long-term employment at Costco.
