Cake Decorator

Cake Decorator – Baskin-Robbins

Join our team at Baskin-Robbins Kingwood and help make every celebration a little sweeter. We are looking for a dependable, creative, and detail-oriented Cake Decorator who can take ownership of our store's cake program.

This position is responsible not only for decorating cakes, but also for managing customer cake orders, maintaining adequate cake inventory, restocking store freezers, organizing back stock, and helping ensure the store is prepared for everyday demand, holidays, and special occasions.

Both full-time and part-time opportunities may be available, with flexible scheduling.

Role

The Cake Decorator is responsible for producing high-quality decorated cakes that meet Baskin-Robbins standards while helping manage the overall cake inventory and ordering process.

This position requires someone who can work independently, stay organized, manage multiple cake orders and deadlines, maintain proper inventory levels, and provide excellent service to customers placing special orders.

Responsibilities

• Receive, review, and prepare cake orders placed online, by phone, and in person.
• Decorate cakes according to Baskin-Robbins standards and customer specifications.
• Ensure cake orders are completed accurately and ready by the promised pickup time.
• Maintain appropriate levels of ready-to-sell cakes in store display and storage freezers.
• Restock cake freezers and ensure products are properly rotated.
• Monitor and organize cake back stock.
• Track cakes, icing, decorating supplies, packaging, and other cake-related inventory.
• Identify products and supplies that need to be reordered and communicate ordering needs to management.
• Prepare icing, decorating materials, and other supplies necessary for daily production.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary, and well-organized cake decorating area.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, labeling, storage, and product-handling procedures.
• Maintain attractive cake displays that meet Baskin-Robbins merchandising and quality standards.
• Prepare additional cake inventory for holidays, weekends, promotions, and other high-volume periods.
• Minimize waste through proper production planning, inventory rotation, and product handling.
• Communicate professionally with customers regarding cake designs, availability, pickup times, and special requests.
• Work cooperatively with store management and team members.
• Assist with other store duties when necessary.

Work Experience

• Previous cake decorating, bakery, pastry, food preparation, or restaurant experience is preferred.
• One year or more of cake decorating experience is a plus, but we are willing to consider motivated candidates with strong artistic ability and a willingness to learn.
• Experience managing inventory, production, or customer orders is beneficial.
• Baskin-Robbins or similar ice cream cake decorating experience is a plus but is not required.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Formal culinary, baking, pastry, or cake decorating education is helpful but not required.
• Equivalent work experience and demonstrated cake decorating ability will also be considered.

Skills and Qualifications

The ideal candidate should have:

• Strong attention to detail and pride in the quality of their work.
• Creativity and an eye for presentation and design.
• Good hand-eye coordination and decorating ability.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple cake orders and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Good inventory-management and planning skills.
• Dependability and consistent attendance.
• Strong communication and customer-service skills.
• Ability to follow recipes, decorating guides, and brand standards.
• Ability to maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Ability to work efficiently during busy periods.
• Willingness to learn new cake designs, decorating techniques, and store procedures.
• Ability to work as part of a team and assist others when needed.
• Ability to safely lift, carry, stock, and move cake products and supplies as required.

Why Join Baskin-Robbins Kingwood?

• Flexible full-time and part-time scheduling.
• Competitive pay based on experience and decorating ability.
• Opportunity to work independently and take ownership of the store's cake program.
• Creative and enjoyable work environment.
• Opportunity to learn additional decorating techniques and develop your skills.
• Growth opportunities for dependable employees who demonstrate leadership and strong performance.

Be Part of Our Growing Team

If you enjoy creating beautiful cakes, staying organized, working independently, and helping customers celebrate life's special moments, we'd love to hear from you.

Whether you're an experienced cake decorator or someone with artistic talent who is excited to learn, this could be a great opportunity to grow with our team.

Apply today and help us create something sweet!