Cake Decorator – Costco – Toronto, ON

Costco’s bakery department at the 100 Billy Bishop Way location in Toronto, Ontario is looking for a skilled Cake Decorator to join their team. If you have a steady hand, an eye for detail, and a passion for crafting beautifully finished baked goods, this could be the role for you.

In this hands-on position, you’ll be responsible for frosting, filling, decorating, and packaging cakes for both regular sales stock and member special orders. Every day brings variety — from piping custom messages to assembling layered cakes to working with fresh fruit garnishes.

About the Role: Cake Decorator

As a Cake Decorator at Costco, you’ll work within the bakery department following Costco’s formulas and production standards to deliver a consistent, high-quality finished product. You’ll use spatulas, pastry bags, tips, and specialty equipment to frost, fill, and garnish cakes before boxing them up for the sales floor or cooler. Attention to detail and food safety practices are essential in this role.

Working in a team-oriented environment, you’ll also assist with broader bakery duties as needed and deliver prompt, courteous service to Costco members. Following safety and security procedures and maintaining a clean, organised work area are core expectations of the position.

Benefits and Salary

This position offers a pay rate of $21.00 per hour. Costco is known for offering competitive compensation and a positive work culture within its warehouse operations.

Responsibilities

The Cake Decorator role covers a full range of bakery tasks centred around producing beautifully finished cakes to Costco’s standards. From slicing and layering to piping custom messages on special orders, each task contributes to the quality that Costco members expect at the bakery counter.

• Frost and fill cakes using a spatula, applying filling between layers and garnishing by hand
• Decorate cakes using pastry bags and various tips to create borders, figures, and written messages per Costco formulas
• Read and fulfil member special orders, determining appropriate flavours, colours, and decorative patterns; contact members if instructions are unclear
• Slice half-sheet cakes by hand using a 16″ knife or slicing machine and place on pre-cut cardboard cake pads
• Prepare cheesecakes by removing from baking pans, applying toppings with a spatula, and garnishing per Costco formulas
• Use specialty equipment including the whipping cream machine; slice fresh fruit for application to baked products
• Box and store cakes by assembling pre-cut cardboard boxes, placing boxed cakes on wheeled racks, and transferring to the cooler, freezer, or wrapping area
• Maintain cleanliness of the decorating area, following all safety and security procedures
• Assist with other bakery duties and warehouse areas as needed, and provide prompt, courteous service to members

Requirements / Skills

Costco is looking for a candidate who brings hands-on cake decorating experience and a commitment to quality and consistency. The ideal applicant is detail-oriented, comfortable working in a fast-paced food production environment, and serious about food safety standards.

• Cake decorating experience is preferred and will be given priority in the selection process
• Food Safety Certification – Level 1 is required on the first day in the position
• High School Diploma or GED is preferred
• Attention to detail when reading and executing member special orders accurately
• Physical stamina to work in a bakery environment involving repetitive manual tasks
• Bilingual (French/English) communication is required for candidates applying to Quebec locations

How to Apply

To apply for this Cake Decorator position at Costco in Toronto, 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.

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