Cake Decorator – Costco – Scarborough, ON

Costco’s bakery department at the 1411 Warden Avenue location in Scarborough, Ontario is looking for a skilled Cake Decorator to join the team. If you take pride in creating beautifully finished baked goods and enjoy hands-on, detail-oriented work, this could be the right fit for you.

Day to day, you’ll be frosting, filling, and decorating cakes using professional techniques — from working with pastry bags and tips to reading member special orders and personalizing each cake accordingly. It’s a role where craftsmanship and consistency go hand in hand.

About the Role: Cake Decorator

As a Cake Decorator at Costco Scarborough, you’ll be responsible for producing finished cakes that meet Costco’s established quality and consistency standards. This includes everything from slicing and layering to applying decorative borders, writing messages, and boxing completed cakes for display and special orders. You’ll also handle cheesecakes, whipped cream, and fresh fruit applications for various baked products.

Beyond decorating, you’ll be expected to maintain a clean and safe work area, follow all food safety and security procedures, and provide prompt, courteous service to Costco members. The role also involves assisting with general bakery duties and, when needed, supporting other areas of the warehouse.

Benefits and Salary

This position offers an hourly wage of $21.00. Costco is well known for offering competitive compensation along with a strong benefits package for its employees, which typically includes health and dental coverage, a Costco membership, and a respectful workplace culture built on promoting from within.

Responsibilities

Working in the Costco bakery department, the Cake Decorator handles every stage of cake production from preparation through to final boxing. These responsibilities require precision, consistency, and the ability to follow Costco’s established formulas and production procedures.

• Frost and fill cakes using a spatula, applying filling between layers and garnishing by hand
• Decorate cakes by squeezing and twisting frosting-filled pastry bags with various tips to create borders, figures, and written messages per Costco formulas
• Read and interpret member special orders to determine correct flavours, colours, decorative patterns, and personalized writing
• Contact members by phone when special order instructions are unclear or incomplete
• Prepare cheesecakes by removing from baking pans, placing on cake pads, and applying toppings and garnishes per Costco standards
• Operate equipment including a whipping cream machine and a slicing machine for half-sheet cakes
• Slice fresh fruit for application to baked products
• Assemble and box completed cakes using pre-cut cardboard boxes, then transfer to cooler, freezer, or wrapping area on a wheeled rack
• Maintain cleanliness of the decorating area and follow all food safety and security procedures
• Assist with other bakery duties and warehouse areas as needed

Requirements / Skills

Costco is looking for candidates who bring hands-on cake decorating experience and a genuine commitment to quality. The ideal applicant is detail-oriented, reliable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced bakery environment while consistently meeting production standards.

• Cake decorating experience is preferred and will be given priority consideration during the hiring process
• Food Safety Certification — Level 1 is required and must be in place on the first day in the position
• High School Diploma or GED is preferred
• Ability to follow Costco formulas and department production procedures to ensure consistent, quality finished products
• Strong attention to detail when reading and executing member special orders, including personalized writing and colour specifications
• French language proficiency (oral and written) is required for candidates applying to Quebec locations

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 reflects any relevant cake decorating or bakery experience before submitting.

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