Bakery Cake Decorator
Company : Roche Bros.
Location : Easton, MA, 02356
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 2 January 2026
Overview
To prepare and display product in the department in a careful, clean, neat, and expedient manner and ensuring that all product is fresh, rotated, and well-stocked for our customers while maintaining great customer service.
Minimum Qualifications
- Must be 18 years of age.
- Must be able to work as a team member and interact positively with customers.
- Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English, with the ability to follow instructions.
- Ability to work a schedule based on the business needs of the store location.
- Authorized to work within the U.S.
Responsibilities
The list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary by the company.
- Commit to the “Golden Rule” and work with other associates to build a strong bakery team.
- Achieve the highest associate morale in the industry by working in a style that is Respectful, Supportive and Totally Team Oriented (RSTO).
- Train other associates as needed.
- Provide premier customer service, including greeting and responding to questions, assisting at the service counter, and offering product suggestions.
- Dynamically selling products by providing customers with information needed to make product-relation decisions.
- Following Roche Bros., Sudbury Farms guidelines for Cake Decorators.
- Write on cakes/prepare product to meet customers specifications.
- Icing, decorating, traying, packaging, labeling, pricing products for island refrigerated cases, and maintaining refrigerated service showcase.
- Filling customer special orders, including all catering platter offers, as well as custom cake requests to include up and to wedding cakes and assisting with delivery and set up as needed.
- Operating the Bakery department mixer.
- Following Roche Bros., Sudbury Farms guidelines for Cake Decorators.
- Prepare and wrap bakery related products.
- Maintaining Roche Bros., Sudbury Farms high standards for product freshness and sanitation.
- Organizing and rotating stock in the Decorator's section of the freezer and cooler.
- Process merchandise according to production guidelines and follow established sanitation standards.
- Practice the “Cleaner’s Creed” and proper sanitation procedures.
- Stock display cases, and keep all bakery ingredients or merchandise rotated in accordance with company policy and product code dates and always make use of the oldest products first (first in, first out).
- Receive and unload bakery product and store in designated area.
- Monitor and maintain the cooler, freezer, equipment, and work area to the sanitation standards of the company.
- Keep work area swept clean, orderly, and free from safety hazards; report hazards to management.
- Able to operate and clean the bakery equipment and tools.
Secondary Job Functions:
- Restock and use supply items efficiently to eliminate waste and to maintain the lowest cost supply.
- Promote items on public address system.
- Notify management of associate theft, customer shoplifting, unauthorized mark downs or property defacement.
- Successful completion of the onboarding/e-learnings and checklist within 30 days of hire/entering the department.
- Other duties as assigned by management.
Physical Demands: (per work day)
The physical demands and safety risk factors of the job listed below may occur during each work shift and are listed according to their frequency.
Physical Demands
Frequency
Crawling.
0% (N) Never
Sitting, pulling and pushing up to 250 lbs, climbing up to 8 feet, kneeling, and crouching
1-33% (O) Occasionally
Carrying and lifting up to 50 lbs, bending, balancing, stooping, and reaching at waist or overhead.
34-66% (F) Frequently
Standing and walking on a title or concrete floor, handling, fingering, feeling, talking, seeing, smelling, and hearing.
67-100% (C) Continuously
Safety Risk Factors
Frequency
Loud noise, cluttered floor surface, contact with skin irritant, toxic exposure (see material safety data sheet), nuisance dust, fumes, sprays, and hazardous cleaning solutions.
1-33% (O) Occasionally
Twisting of back and neck, contact with sharp objects, and slippery floor surface.
34-66% (F) Frequently
Hazardous equipment (mechanical moving parts),
67-100% (C) Continuously
Machines, tools, and equipment utilized:
Fryer, ordering equipment, slicer, case cutter, ovens, proofer, bread slicer, kitchen utensils, electronic scales, mixer, shrink film wrapper, roller racks, unicarts, double deckers, skids, baler, pricing gun, trash compactor, water hose, intercom system, sink, cake machine, cooler, freezer, pricing gun, approved cleaning supplies and equipment.
Repetitive Action:
Continuous movement of entire body.
Working Conditions: Working environment is inside and within cold and hot temperatures.
Hiring Range: In accordance with MA Pay Transparency requirements, the following represents a good faith estimate of the hiring range for this position. At Roche Bros., we carefully consider a wide range of non-discriminatory factors when determining salary. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to education, experience, qualifications, and internal equity. The hiring range for this position is $15.40 - $20.10 per hour.
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Frequently asked questions
Successful bakery cake decorators combine artistic flair with precision. Key skills include steady hand coordination for intricate icing, familiarity with bakery equipment like mixers and slicers, and strong customer service abilities. Experience in food safety and sanitation enhances your qualifications for this creative role.
Starting as a bakery cake decorator can lead to roles such as lead decorator, bakery supervisor, or even bakery manager. With skill development in advanced cake designs and customer relations, decorators might also branch into custom orders or catering, expanding their expertise and earning potential.
A typical day involves preparing and decorating cakes according to customer requests, managing stock freshness, operating bakery machinery, and engaging with customers to suggest products. Maintaining cleanliness and rotating inventory to uphold safety standards are also vital daily tasks in this hands-on role.
While Massachusetts does not mandate specialized cake decorator certifications, food handler permits and safety training are often recommended. Employers like Roche Bros. may require completion of onboarding and sanitation courses to ensure compliance with local health regulations.
Easton’s local grocery chains and specialty bakeries create steady demand for skilled decorators, though competition can vary. Proximity to Boston may increase opportunities, but smaller towns benefit from community loyalty. Job seekers should monitor openings and tailor skills to local bakery trends.
Roche Bros. is known for maintaining high standards in bakery staffing, so candidates with strong teamwork, punctuality, and customer service skills have an edge. Seasonal peaks and holidays increase hiring volume, but consistent performance and flexibility often influence selection.
At Roche Bros., decorators must balance artistic presentation with efficiency to meet high customer volume. Adhering strictly to company guidelines ensures product consistency. Additionally, decorators often handle special orders, including weddings, requiring attention to detail under time constraints.
Training at Roche Bros. includes hands-on sessions and peer mentorship to refine skills. The bakery team emphasizes a respectful and supportive environment, encouraging decorators to learn innovative designs while maintaining product quality and customer satisfaction.
In Easton, MA, bakery cake decorators typically earn between $15.40 and $20.10 per hour, reflecting local market conditions and company standards like those at Roche Bros. Pay varies with experience, skill level, and shift flexibility, aligning with Massachusetts pay transparency regulations.
Roche Bros. focuses on personalized customer service and community-oriented bakery experiences, often involving custom cake orders and catering. In contrast, larger retailers may emphasize volume and standardized processes. This atmosphere fosters a close-knit team environment unique to Roche Bros.