Cake Decorator – Costco – Gatineau, QC

Costco’s bakery department in Gatineau, QC is looking for a skilled Cake Decorator to join the team at their location on 1100 Boul. Maloney Ouest. If you take pride in crafting beautifully finished baked goods and enjoy hands-on, detail-oriented work, this role offers a steady position in a well-established retail warehouse environment.

Working in the bakery department, you’ll spend your days frosting, decorating, and boxing cakes — both for regular sales stock and special member orders. The work requires a steady hand, a good eye for detail, and the ability to follow Costco’s specific formulas and standards for a consistent, quality finished product.

About the Role: Cake Decorator

As a Cake Decorator at Costco Gatineau, your primary focus will be producing beautifully finished cakes that meet the warehouse’s high standards. You’ll work with pastry bags, spatulas, and various decorating tips to apply frostings, create borders and figures, and write personalized messages on cakes for member orders. Attention to detail and consistency are key throughout each shift.

Beyond decorating, you’ll be responsible for keeping your work area clean and organized, following all food safety and security procedures, and supporting the broader bakery team as needed. Strong member service skills are also important — particularly when handling special orders that may require follow-up communication with members. Note that candidates applying to this Gatineau location must be able to communicate in French (oral and written).

Benefits and Salary

Costco is known across Canada for offering competitive compensation and a strong benefits package to its employees. While specific salary details for this position are not listed in the posting, Costco team members typically enjoy access to health and dental benefits, employee membership benefits, and a workplace culture that values its staff. Specific compensation details will be discussed during the hiring process.

Responsibilities

The Cake Decorator role at Costco Gatineau is a hands-on position with a full range of daily tasks centred on producing quality baked goods. From slicing cakes and applying fillings to reading member special orders and boxing finished products, every step of the process is part of the job. Here’s a breakdown of what you’ll be doing day to day:

• Frost and decorate cakes using spatulas, pastry bags, and various tips — creating borders, figures, and personalized written messages per Costco’s formulas and standards
• Slice half-sheet cakes by hand using a 16″ knife or slicing machine, and place them on pre-cut cardboard cake pads for proper handling
• Apply fillings and garnishes between layers and on top of cakes, following Costco’s established production procedures for quality and consistency
• Read and fulfill member special orders, selecting appropriate flavours, colours, and decorative patterns — and following up by phone when order instructions are unclear
• Prepare cheesecakes by removing them from baking pans, placing them on cake pads, and applying toppings and garnishes per Costco formulas
• Operate a whipping cream machine and slice fresh fruit for application to baked products
• Assemble cake boxes, box finished cakes, and transfer them by wheeled rack to the cooler, freezer, or wrapping area
• Maintain a clean decorating area, following all food safety and security procedures throughout the shift
• Assist with other bakery duties and warehouse areas as needed, and deliver prompt, courteous service to members

Requirements / Skills

Costco is looking for a candidate who is detail-oriented, reliable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced bakery production environment. Prior experience in cake decorating is a strong asset and will be given preference during the selection process. Here’s what candidates should bring to the table:

• Cake decorating experience is preferred — candidates with a background in bakery or pastry work will be prioritized
• Food Safety Certification – Level 1 is required and must be obtained by the first day in the position
• High School Diploma or GED is preferred but not mandatory
• Bilingualism (French and English) — oral and written communication in French is required for this Gatineau location
• Attention to detail and consistency — the ability to follow established formulas and production standards is essential
• Physical stamina to stand for extended periods and handle the demands of a bakery production environment

How to Apply

To apply for the Cake Decorator position at Costco Gatineau, click the Apply Now button below to visit the official job posting. Make sure your resume is up to date and reflects any relevant bakery or cake decorating experience before submitting.

Share This Opportunity

Know someone who might be interested? Share this job posting and help them join Costco in Gatineau.