Cake Decorator – Costco – Montréal, QC

Costco’s bakery department at the Marché Central location in Montréal, QC is looking for a skilled Cake Decorator to join their team. If you take pride in crafting beautiful, high-quality baked goods and enjoy working in a fast-paced production environment, this could be a great fit for you.

In this hands-on role, you’ll be working daily with pastry bags, frosting techniques, and cake assembly to produce both standard stock items and personalized member special orders. Attention to detail and consistency are key — every cake that leaves your station should meet Costco’s quality standards.

About the Role: Cake Decorator

As a Cake Decorator, you’ll handle the full cycle of cake preparation and decoration — from slicing and layering to frosting, garnishing, writing personalized messages, and boxing finished products. You’ll follow Costco’s established formulas and department production procedures to ensure every cake meets the same high standard, whether it’s a stock item or a custom member order.

Working in the bakery requires food safety awareness, a clean and organized workspace, and the ability to collaborate with teammates across the department. You’ll also interact with members when special order details need clarification, so a courteous, professional attitude is essential. NOTE: As this position is at a Québec location, candidates must be able to communicate in French (oral and written).

Benefits and Salary

Costco is well known 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 Canada typically provides eligible employees with health and dental benefits, paid time off, employee discounts, and access to the company’s RRSP/DPSP programs. Details will be discussed during the hiring process.

Responsibilities

Day-to-day, the Cake Decorator role involves a variety of hands-on tasks centred around cake production, decoration, and presentation. From slicing and assembling layers to piping intricate borders and personalizing cakes for member orders, each task contributes to delivering a consistent, high-quality product to Costco members.

• Slice and layer half-sheet cakes by hand or with a slicing machine, placing them on pre-cut cardboard cake pads
• Apply fillings and frosting between layers using a spatula, and garnish cakes by hand
• Fill and use pastry bags with various tips to create borders, figures, and personalized writing following Costco formulas
• Read and interpret member special orders to select appropriate flavours, colours, and decorative patterns; contact members if instructions are unclear
• Prepare cheesecakes by removing them from baking pans, applying toppings, and garnishing per established procedures
• Operate the whipping cream machine and slice fresh fruit for application to baked products
• Box and transfer finished cakes into pre-assembled cardboard boxes and move them to the cooler, freezer, or wrapping area
• Maintain a clean and organized decorating area, following all safety and security procedures
• Provide prompt and courteous member service at all times

Requirements / Skills

The ideal candidate for this Cake Decorator position is someone with a genuine interest in bakery production and a steady hand for decorating. Costco values candidates who can follow established procedures with precision while also bringing a member-first attitude to everything they do.

• High School Diploma or GED is preferred for this role
• Food Safety Certification – Level 1 is required from your first day on the job
• Cake decorating experience is a significant asset — candidates with relevant experience will be prioritized
• Bilingualism (French and English) is required for this Québec location, both oral and written
• Attention to detail and consistency in producing baked goods that meet quality standards
• Ability to work in a team environment and assist with general bakery duties as needed

How to Apply

To apply, use the official link below to submit your application through Costco’s hiring portal. Make sure your resume is up to date and highlights any relevant bakery or cake decorating experience before submitting.

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