Cake Decorator – Costco – St. John’s, NL

Located at 75 Danny Drive in St. John’s, Newfoundland, Costco is looking for a skilled Cake Decorator to join their Bakery Department. If you take pride in crafting beautifully finished baked goods and enjoy working in a fast-moving environment, this role is worth a closer look.

Day to day, you’ll be frosting and decorating cakes, filling special orders, and helping maintain the high presentation standards that Costco members expect. It’s a hands-on role that blends food craftsmanship with attention to detail and efficient production.

About the Role: Cake Decorator

As a Cake Decorator at Costco St. John’s, you’ll be responsible for the full decorating process — from applying fillings and frostings with a spatula to crafting intricate borders, figures, and personalized messages using pastry bags and tips. You’ll follow Costco’s formulas and production standards to ensure every cake meets quality and consistency requirements before it hits the shelves or goes out as a special order.

Beyond decoration, you’ll handle tasks like preparing cheesecakes, slicing fresh fruit, assembling cake boxes, and keeping your work area clean and safe. Food safety compliance is essential in this role, and you’ll be expected to have your Food Safety Certification – Level 1 from your first day on the job.

Benefits and Salary

Costco is widely recognized across Canada for offering competitive compensation and a strong benefits package to its hourly employees. While specific pay details for this posting are not listed, Costco employees typically receive access to health and dental coverage, employee membership, paid time off, and various other perks. Details will be shared during the hiring process.

Responsibilities

The Cake Decorator role covers a wide range of hands-on bakery tasks. From handling daily production to fulfilling member special orders, you’ll be a key part of keeping the bakery department running smoothly and maintaining the quality Costco members count on.

• Frost and fill cakes by applying layers of filling and frosting using a spatula
• Decorate and write messages on cakes using pastry bags and various tips, following Costco formulas and patterns
• Read and interpret member special orders to apply the correct flavours, colours, and personalized writing
• Prepare cheesecakes by removing them from baking pans, applying toppings, and garnishing per Costco standards
• Slice cakes by hand using a 16″ knife or with a slicing machine and place on pre-cut cardboard cake pads
• Operate the whipping cream machine and slice fresh fruit for application to baked products
• Assemble and box cakes in cardboard cake boxes and transfer to cooler, freezer, or wrapping area
• Maintain a clean and organized decorating area in accordance with safety and security procedures
• Provide prompt and courteous service to Costco members
• Assist with other bakery or warehouse duties as required

Requirements / Skills

Costco is looking for candidates who bring a careful eye for detail and a genuine interest in cake decorating and bakery production. You’ll need to work efficiently while maintaining consistent quality, and you’ll be comfortable operating in a food-safe, team-oriented environment.

• Cake decorating experience is preferred — candidates with this background will be given priority consideration
• Food Safety Certification – Level 1 is required starting on your first day in the position
• High School Diploma or GED is preferred, though not strictly required
• Attention to detail and ability to follow established formulas and production procedures consistently
• Physical stamina to handle repetitive tasks such as squeezing pastry bags and standing for extended periods
• Communication skills to interact with members and contact them when special order instructions are unclear

How to Apply

To apply for this Cake Decorator position at Costco St. John’s, use the link below to access the official job posting. Make sure your resume is up to date and reflects any relevant bakery or decorating experience before submitting.

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