In Store Bakery - Clerk Bakery

What began as a meat delivery business in Stellarton, Nova Scotia has grown to over 128,000 teammates at corporate-owned and franchised/affiliate store locations. Sobeys Capital Incorporated and its independently owned and operated franchise stores operate over 1,500 stores in all 10 provinces. You may know us as Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, Lawtons Drugs, Voilà, or another of our banners, but we are all one extended family.

Please note that this career opportunity is for a role at an independently owned and operated franchised/affiliate store location.

Job Summary

A Cake Decorator is responsible for designing, decorating, and finishing cakes and other baked goods according to customer specifications and company standards. The role requires creativity, attention to detail, and the ability to produce high-quality products in a fast-paced bakery environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Decorate cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and other baked goods using icing, fondant, edible decorations, and other techniques.
• Create custom cake designs based on customer requests and special occasions.
• Prepare and mix frosting, fillings, and decorative materials.
• Ensure products meet quality, presentation, and food safety standards.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and decorating equipment.
• Assist with baking, packaging, and displaying products as needed.
• Manage inventory of decorating supplies and report shortages.
• Communicate with customers and team members regarding design requirements and order details.
• Complete orders accurately and within established deadlines.
  
  

Qualifications

• Previous cake decorating or bakery experience preferred.
• Knowledge of cake decorating techniques, including piping, fondant work, and buttercream designs.
• Strong artistic and creative skills.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail and customer service skills.
  
  

Skills And Competencies

• Creativity and artistic ability
• Time management
• Attention to detail
• Teamwork and communication
• Food safety and sanitation knowledge
• Customer service orientation
  
  

Our affiliate and franchise stores offer teammates competitive total compensation packages that will vary by role, location and store ownership. To learn more about this opportunity - including expected range of compensation in accordance with Pay Transparency Legislation where required - please click the “I’m interested” or "Apply" button above. Individual Compensation is determined based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity within the range provided.

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We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to support efficiencies in the candidate screening, assessment, and recruitment processes. These AI tools do not make hiring decisions on behalf of the Company, these decisions are made by our Hiring Teams.

We are committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process and will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of this process.

Please note: Successful candidates will be required to provide documentation to prove their legal ability to work in the position during the onboarding process. Documentation will be assessed by the employer prior to commencement of work.