Costco Application Canada – Cake Decorator

Job Description:

Frosts and fills cakes using a spatula, decorates and writes messages on cakes using pastry bags and tips, and boxes cakes for sales stock and special order.

Job Responsibilities:

• Squeezes and twists frosting-filled pastry bags with various tips attached. Creates borders, figures and writing per Costco formulas, patterns and department production procedures. Follows standards for quality and consistency of finished product.
• Slices half-sheet cakes by hand using 16” knife or with slicing machine. Places on pre-cut cardboard cake pad for handling.
• Provides prompt and courteous member service.
• Assists with other bakery duties as needed.
• Applies filling between layers and frosts using spatula. Garnishes cakes by hand. Fills pastry bags by scooping mixed frostings from bowls or buckets.
• Assembles pre-cut, cardboard cake boxes. Boxes cakes and places on large wheeled rack. Transfers rack to cooler, freezer, or wrapping area.
• Reads member special orders to determine appropriate flavors, colors, decorative pattern and personalized writing for cakes. Telephones member if instructions are unclear.
• Slices fresh fruit for application to baked product.
• Removes cheesecakes from baking pans, places on cake pad. Applies topping with spatula. Garnishes per Costco formulas.
• Uses whipping cream machine.
• Keeps decorating area clean and clear of debris. Follows safety and security procedures.

Job Requirements:

• Knowledge/Skills: None.
• Education/Training: High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Licenses/Certifications: Food Safety Certification – Level 1 required first day in the position.
• Experience: Candidates with cake decorating experience will be given preference over other candidates.

Job Details:

Company: Costco

Vacancy Type:  Full Time

Job Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, CA

Application Deadline: N/A

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