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From the employer's careers site First seen 27 Oct 2026

Cake Decorator

Salary

$16.00 USD per hour

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Description

We are seeking a Cake Decorator to join our team at Target. As a Cake Decorator, you will play a crucial role in providing an exceptional guest experience by creating beautifully decorated cakes and desserts.

Responsibilities:

  • Create an Easy, Inspiring and Friendly guest experience by delivering on commitments
  • Greet guests, help them find what they need, and resolve issues to ensure a smooth shopping experience
  • Actively support team efforts and assist peers in other areas while maintaining a positive and respectful attitude
  • Adjust to business and guest needs to deliver an easy and inspiring guest experience
  • Deliver an exceptional guest experience, providing a fresh and abundant shopping experience during all hours of operations
  • Execute Food & Beverage processes, including food deliveries, replenishment, and merchandising
  • Engage with guests to capture and fulfill their customized cake orders
  • Uphold and maintain the execution of the Food & Beverage Standards
  • Produce, package, and label items to specifications on production cards
  • Prep, ice, and decorate cakes and cupcakes to place on the sales floor
  • Follow all food safety requirements and monitor temperature of sensitive food items
  • Locate and identify damaged, recalled, or expired items and process according to Target's policies and procedures
  • Use sampling and suggestive selling to promote products and increase sales
  • Follow proper perishable inventory procedures to ensure accurate recording of inventory
  • Appropriately use and care for in-store and personal protective equipment
  • Always demonstrate a culture of ethical conduct, safety, and compliance
  • Work in a safe manner at all times and comply with all safety policies and best practices

Requirements:

  • Must be at least 18 years of age or older
  • Previous cake decorating experience preferred, but not required
  • Artistic skills to design and execute customized desserts
  • Welcoming and helpful attitude toward all guests and other team members
  • Ability to communicate on multiple frequency devices and operate handheld scanners and other technology equipment as directed
  • Work both independently and with a team
  • Resolve guest questions quickly on the spot
  • Capability to remain focused and composed in a fast-paced environment and accomplish multiple tasks within established timeframes

Benefits:

  • Competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond

Skills

Required

  • cake decorating
  • artistic skills
  • communication skills
  • teamwork
  • problem-solving

Nice to have

  • previous cake decorating experience
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