Cake Decorator – Costco – Woodbridge, ON

Costco’s bakery department in Woodbridge, Ontario is looking for a skilled Cake Decorator to join their team at the 71 Colossus Drive location.

From frosting and filling cakes to writing personalized messages and creating decorative designs, this position covers the full range of cake decorating and bakery production. You’ll work directly with member special orders, follow Costco’s established formulas and quality standards, and keep the decorating area running smoothly as part of a busy warehouse bakery team.

About the Role: Cake Decorator

As a Cake Decorator at Costco Woodbridge, your primary focus is producing finished cakes that meet the company’s standards for quality and consistency. You’ll be decorating cakes by hand using pastry bags and tips, applying frostings and fillings with a spatula, and creating borders, figures, and personalized writing based on member orders and Costco production procedures.

This role also involves handling food safety practices, maintaining a clean decorating workspace, and providing prompt and courteous member service. A Food Safety Certification – Level 1 is required from your first day in the position. Candidates applying to Quebec locations must also be able to communicate in French (oral and written).

Responsibilities

The Cake Decorator role at Costco is hands-on from start to finish. You’ll be responsible for producing cakes that consistently meet quality standards while fulfilling both stock orders and personalized member requests. Attention to detail and a steady hand are central to doing this job well.

• Frost and fill cakes using a spatula, applying filling between layers and garnishing by hand according to Costco formulas
• Decorate and write messages on cakes using pastry bags and tips, creating borders, figures, and personalized writing per department production procedures
• Read and interpret member special orders to determine appropriate flavours, colours, decorative patterns, and personalized messages; contact members by phone when instructions are unclear
• Slice half-sheet cakes by hand using a 16″ knife or slicing machine, and place on pre-cut cardboard cake pads for handling
• Prepare cheesecakes by removing them from baking pans, placing on cake pads, and applying toppings with a spatula
• Use the whipping cream machine and slice fresh fruit for application to baked products
• Box and transfer finished cakes by assembling pre-cut cardboard cake boxes, placing cakes inside, and moving loaded racks to the cooler, freezer, or wrapping area
• Maintain a clean decorating area, following all safety and security procedures throughout the shift
• Assist with other bakery duties and support other warehouse areas as needed, while providing prompt and courteous service to members

Requirements / Skills

Costco is looking for a candidate who brings attention to detail, the ability to follow established formulas and procedures, and a genuine interest in producing high-quality baked goods.

• Food Safety Certification – Level 1 is required from the first day in the position
• Cake decorating experience is preferred; candidates with this background will be given preference over other applicants
• High School Diploma or GED is preferred
• Ability to follow Costco’s decorating formulas, patterns, and production procedures consistently
• 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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