(USA) Cake Decorator (2024)

(USA) Cake Decorator

  • Location LYNCHBURG, VA
  • Career Area Business Operations
  • Job Function Business Services
  • Employment Type Regular/Permanent
  • Position Type Hourly
  • Requisition WD1893875

What you'll do at (USA) Cake Decorator (1)

Position Summary...

As a Cake Decorator you will drive member service in your area to deliver to our members more of what they love, for less. You will work collaboratively with other associates to ensure the total club meets the member’s expectations.

What you'll do...

  • Be a Team Member: Collaborates with cross functional teams and helps educate other associates on tools, tasks, and resources; communicates and develops interpersonal skills for providing customer service; being flexible to the needs of the business; maintaining in-stock levels; and controlling shrinkage.
  • Be an Expert: Plans the bakery productions; ensuring consistency in quality and accuracy of bakery decorative designs; following recipe measurement instructions; working with a variety of products (for example, decorating bags, tips, nozzles) to create decorative flowers and lettering on bakery items; ensuring adherence to food safety standards, sanitation guidelines, cold chain compliance, and inventory management; operating, maintaining, and sanitizing equipment; and demonstrating understanding of product and layout execution.
  • Be a Techie: Leverages digital tools to drive sales, improve the shopping experience, and elevate associate engagement; utilizing hand held technology to make immediate business decisions related to production, merchandise ordering, training, and product quality with the member in mind; adapting to new tools and encouraging others to use them.
  • Be an Owner: Drives the performance of the bakery area; ensuring quality and date control standards; eliminating waste; preparing for seasonal events that impact the bakery volume (for example, holidays, graduations, family events); identifying member needs; assisting members with purchasing decisions; and resolving member issues and concerns.
  • Be a Talent Ambassador: Being a brand advocate by valuing the member's experience in Bakery and modeling high quality service and products; interacting with associates to understand the roadblocks and assisting in training; developing, influencing and inspiring them for working in a style that is respectful, supportive and team oriented.
  • Complies with company policies, procedures, and standards of ethics and integrity by implementing related action plans; using the Open Door Policy; and applying these in executing business processes and practices.
  • Completes work assignments and priorities by using policies, data, and resources; collaborating with managers, co-workers, customers, and other business partners; identifying priorities, deadlines, and expectations; carrying out tasks; communicating progress and information; determining and recommending ways to address improvement opportunities; and adapting to and learning from change, difficulties, and feedback.

At Sam's Club, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet!

-Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage
-Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance
-Paid time off benefits include PTO, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable. For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.
- Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursem*nt, and more.

Live Better U is a company paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms. For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart at https://bit.ly/3iOOb1J.

The hourly wage range for this position is $16.00 to $23.00*

*The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location.

Additional compensation in the form of premiums may be paid in amounts ranging from $0.35 per hour to $3.00 per hour in specific circ*mstances. Premiums may be based on schedule, facility, season, or specific work performed. Multiple premiums may apply if applicable criteria are met.

Minimum Qualifications...

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

Minimum Qualifications6 months' experience in fresh production area.
Must be 18 years of age or older
I acknowledge that the position for which I am applying requires me to successfully complete all job required trainings and assessments within a prescribed time period if I receive the position.

Preferred Qualifications...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Cake Decorating

Primary Location...

3912 Wards Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24502-2942, United States of America

About Sam's Club

Sam Walton opened the first Sam's Club in 1983 to meet a growing need among customers who wanted to buy merchandise in bulk. Since then, Sam's Club has grown rapidly, opening more than 600 clubs in the U.S. and 100 clubs internationally. By offering affordable, wholesale merchandise to members, Sam's Club helps make saving simple for families and small business owners.

Sam's Club employs about 110,000 associates in the U.S. The average club is 134,000 square feet and offers bulk groceries and general merchandise. Most clubs also have specialty services, such as a pharmacy, an optical department, a photo center, or a tire and battery center.

Sam’s Club is an Equal Opportunity Employer- By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, abilities, ideas and opinions- while being inclusive of all people.

All the benefits you need for you and your family

  • Multiple health plan options, including vision & dental plans for you & dependents
  • Free Membership and discounts in fresh produce
  • Financial benefits including 401(k), stock purchase plans, life insurance and more
  • Paid education assistance with college degrees through our Live Better U program
  • Parental Leave
  • Pay during military service
  • Paid time off - to include vacation, sick leave and parental leave
  • Short-term and long-term disability for when you can't work because of injury, illness, or childbirth

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific plan or program terms. For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.com/Benefits.

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    How much does a cake decorator make in the US? ›

    The average hourly wage for a Cake Decorator in the United States is $14 as of May 28, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $13 and $17.

    Is it hard to be a cake decorator? ›

    If you have an artistic eye and fine coordination, cake decorating can be a highly creative, challenging craft. In a gourmet market or specialty bakery, a cake decorator might work directly with clients, drawing sketches to help them visualize a custom cake.

    How hard is it to learn cake decorating? ›

    While fancy flowers and pretty piping may seem intimidating, you can actually get started with just a few specialty tools and a couple of basic techniques. Decorating cakes can be as simple or as complicated as you choose to make it!

    Who is the most famous cake decorator? ›

    Buddy Valastro

    What is the highest paying baking job? ›

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    What is a professional cake decorator called? ›

    A pastry chef or pâtissier (pronounced [pɑ. ti.

    What are the disadvantages of being a cake decorator? ›

    As a cake decorator, the amount of work assigned to you and schedule tends to be more inconsistent, which may make your income less stable. It's important to set boundaries and budget accordingly based on the amount of work you plan to have.

    What makes a good cake decorator? ›

    They also use their understanding of color, shape and other aesthetic principles to make the goods as appealing as possible. Ability to work independently: Cake decorators should be able to work by themselves to complete decorations, take custom orders, manage inventory and operate tools and machinery.

    Is cake decorating difficult? ›

    While a sheet cake is simple to decorate, a layer cake is an entirely different beast. It's easy to spend a LOT of time trying to get your cake to look *just* right. Uneven frosting, wonky layers, and lackluster decorations are just a few of the issues beginner bakers run into when decorating.

    How many minutes does it take to decorate a cake? ›

    Decorate: 1 – 2.5+ hours

    Rustic finishes will come together rather quickly (5-10 minutes), while frosting a cake with sharp, crisp edges will take much longer (20-30 minutes).

    What skills are required for cake decorating? ›

    You'll need:
    • the ability to work well with your hands.
    • to be thorough and pay attention to detail.
    • customer service skills.
    • excellent verbal communication skills.
    • knowledge of food production methods.
    • the ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure.
    • the ability to use your initiative.
    • maths knowledge.

    Why did Cake Boss go to jail? ›

    After failing a field sobriety test, he was arrested in his 2014 yellow Corvette early today for allegedly driving while intoxicated. The reality star, who took over the family business in 1994 after the death of his father Buddy Sr., made a splash in 2009 when "Cake Boss" premiered on The Learning Channel.

    What is the personality of a cake decorator? ›

    Cake designers score highly on openness, which means they are usually curious, imaginative, and value variety. They also tend to be high on the measure of conscientiousness, which means that they are methodical, reliable, and generally plan out things in advance.

    How much money can you make cake decorating? ›

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    Annual SalaryHourly Wage
    Top Earners$40,000$19
    75th Percentile$36,000$17
    Average$32,459$16
    25th Percentile$28,000$13

    How much does a cake chef earn in USA? ›

    As of May 29, 2024, the average hourly pay for a Cake Chef in the United States is $13.06 an hour.

    Is home cake business profitable? ›

    It all depends on what you're trying to get out of it! If you focus on custom work in your bakery, such as cakes for big events, you can make about $1,000 per month. If you simply do a few individual custom orders a week, you can expect to make approximately $300 a month, on average.

    How do I become a successful cake decorator? ›

    How to become a professional cake decorator
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