Cake Decorator – Costco – Surrey, BC

Surrey’s Costco location on King George Highway is looking for a skilled Cake Decorator to join the bakery team. If you have a steady hand, an eye for detail, and enjoy the craft of creating beautifully finished cakes, this is a hands-on role where your skills will be put to use every single day.

Working in a busy warehouse bakery environment, you’ll be responsible for frosting, filling, and decorating cakes according to Costco’s formulas and standards — including handling member special orders with personalized writing and custom designs. It’s a role that blends precision, creativity, and consistent production.

About the Role: Cake Decorator

As a Cake Decorator at Costco Surrey, your primary responsibilities revolve around producing high-quality finished cakes for both stock and special orders. You’ll use pastry bags, tips, and spatulas to apply frosting, borders, figures, and personalized messages, all while following Costco’s established production standards. You’ll also handle cheesecakes, work with a whipping cream machine, and slice fresh fruit for garnishing baked products.

Beyond decorating, you’ll be expected to maintain a clean and safe work area, follow all food safety and security procedures, box finished cakes for display or cooler storage, and provide prompt and courteous service to members when handling special orders. You’ll collaborate with the broader bakery team and assist in other areas of the department as needed.

Benefits and Salary

This position offers a pay rate of $21.00 per hour. Costco is well known for offering competitive compensation and a strong benefits package to its employees, which typically includes health and dental coverage, a company-funded pension plan, and an annual bonus programme — making it one of the more attractive retail employers in Canada.

Responsibilities

The Cake Decorator role at Costco involves a detailed set of daily production tasks that require both technical skill and consistency. From slicing cakes and applying fillings to decorating member special orders, every step must meet Costco’s quality standards to ensure a finished product that reflects well on the bakery department.

• Frost and fill cakes using a spatula, applying fillings between layers and finishing surfaces to a consistent standard
• Decorate cakes using pastry bags and tips to create borders, figures, and personalized written messages per Costco formulas
• Read and interpret member special orders to determine the correct flavours, colours, decorative patterns, and writing — contacting the member if instructions are unclear
• Slice half-sheet cakes by hand using a 16″ knife or with a slicing machine, and place them on cardboard cake pads for handling
• Prepare cheesecakes by removing them from baking pans, applying toppings with a spatula, and garnishing per Costco’s procedures
• Operate a whipping cream machine and slice fresh fruit for application to baked products
• Assemble and box finished cakes in pre-cut cardboard boxes, then transfer them by rack to the cooler, freezer, or wrapping area
• Maintain a clean, debris-free decorating area and follow all food safety and security procedures at all times
• Assist with other bakery duties and warehouse areas as required

Requirements / Skills

Costco is looking for candidates who take pride in their craft and can produce consistent, quality results in a fast-paced bakery setting. Previous cake decorating experience is a significant asset and will be given preference during the hiring process. A food safety background and attention to detail are equally important qualities for success in this role.

• Cake decorating experience is strongly preferred — candidates with relevant experience will be given priority consideration
• Food Safety Certification – Level 1 is required by the first day on the job
• High School Diploma or GED is preferred but not mandatory
• Ability to follow established formulas and production procedures while maintaining quality and consistency
• Strong attention to detail when handling member special orders and personalized cake requests
• Ability to work in a team environment and assist in various areas of the bakery as needed

How to Apply

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

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