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Sandia Resort and Casino

BAKER

Albuquerque, NM · On-site

$18.17 - $20.44/hr

Position Summary The Baker is responsible for delivering products of the highest quality in terms of freshness, taste, and consistency. Bakers are responsible for procuring ingredients, scaling ...

The Pueblo of Sandia

BAKER

Albuquerque, NM · On-site

$18.17 - $20.44/hr

Position Summary The Baker is responsible for delivering products of the highest quality in terms of freshness, taste, and consistency. Bakers are responsible for procuring ingredients, scaling ...

Sage Dining

Baker - Albuquerque, NM

Albuquerque, NM · On-site

$11.75 - $15.50/hr

Benefits for full-time positions: Health/Life/STD/Vision/Dental/Accident/Hospital Care/Vacation/Holiday and Personal Days. * 401(k) Matching program. * Paid sick time. * Ongoing daily paid training.

Albertsons

Bakery Clerk

Albuquerque, NM · On-site

$12.50 - $14.75/hr

This position involves preparing dough, glazing pastries, and assisting with baking tasks from start to finish. Working alongside the Bakery Sales Manager, the Baker's Helper helps plan the day ...

Albertsons

Baker

Santa Fe, NM · On-site

$11.75 - $15.50/hr

To truly be successful in the position, you will be passionate about baking breads, cookies, and pastries, as well as producing fancy desserts and decorating cakes. Our Bakers also have the secret ...

Albertsons

Baker

Albuquerque, NM · On-site

$11.75 - $15.25/hr

To truly be successful in the position, you will be passionate about baking breads, cookies, and pastries, as well as producing fancy desserts and decorating cakes. Our Bakers also have the secret ...

Albertsons

Bakery Clerk

Albuquerque, NM · On-site

$12.50 - $14.50/hr

This position involves preparing dough, glazing pastries, and assisting with baking tasks from start to finish. Working alongside the Bakery Sales Manager, the Baker's Helper helps plan the day ...

Smith's Food and Drug

BAKERY/CLERK

Albuquerque, NM · On-site

$12.75 - $14.75/hr

This document does not reflect all job duties or requirements for every position. We want the best for our associates and our customers, and together, we strive to create a welcoming and engaging ...

Albertsons

Baker

Santa Fe, NM · On-site

$11.75 - $15.50/hr

To truly be successful in the position, you will be passionate about baking breads, cookies, and pastries, as well as producing fancy desserts and decorating cakes. Our Bakers also have the secret ...

Albertsons

Baker

Albuquerque, NM · On-site

$11.75 - $15.25/hr

To truly be successful in the position, you will be passionate about baking breads, cookies, and pastries, as well as producing fancy desserts and decorating cakes. Our Bakers also have the secret ...

Albertsons

Bakery Clerk

Albuquerque, NM · On-site

$12.50 - $14.75/hr

This position involves preparing dough, glazing pastries, and assisting with baking tasks from start to finish. Working alongside the Bakery Sales Manager, the Baker's Helper helps plan the day ...

Albertsons

Bakery Clerk

Albuquerque, NM · On-site

$12.50 - $14.50/hr

This position involves preparing dough, glazing pastries, and assisting with baking tasks from start to finish. Working alongside the Bakery Sales Manager, the Baker's Helper helps plan the day ...

Albertsons

Baker

Albuquerque, NM

$12.50 - $16.50/hr

To truly be successful in the position, you will be passionate about baking breads, cookies, and pastries, as well as producing fancy desserts and decorating cakes. Our Bakers also have the secret ...

Albertsons

Bakery Clerk

Albuquerque, NM

$13.50 - $15.75/hr

This position involves preparing dough, glazing pastries, and assisting with baking tasks from start to finish. Working alongside the Bakery Sales Manager, the Baker's Helper helps plan the day ...

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How much do cake decorator positions jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for cake decorator positions in Rio Rancho, NM is $14.68, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.64 and $16.30 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a cake decorator position?

Cake decorator positions involve designing and creating decorative elements for cakes and other baked goods. These roles typically require skills in icing, fondant work, piping, and sometimes sculpting edible decorations. Cake decorators work in bakeries, grocery stores, or specialty shops and may collaborate with customers to create custom cake designs for special occasions. Attention to detail, creativity, and steady hands are important qualities for this job. Some positions may also involve baking, inventory management, and customer service duties.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a cake decorator, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Cake Decorator, you need strong artistic ability, attention to detail, and experience with baking and food safety, often supported by a culinary certificate or relevant training. Familiarity with decorating tools such as piping bags, fondant smoothers, and airbrush systems, as well as knowledge of food-safe coloring and design software, is typically required. Creativity, customer service orientation, and time management are standout soft skills for excelling in this position. These skills ensure visually appealing, high-quality cakes that meet client expectations and deadlines in a competitive food service environment.

What are the most common challenges faced by cake decorators, and how can they be managed effectively?

Cake decorators often encounter challenges such as meeting tight deadlines, handling last-minute design changes, and working with delicate materials like fondant and buttercream. Managing these challenges requires strong time management, consistent communication with team members and clients, and adaptability in the face of unexpected issues. Many decorators also benefit from ongoing training and collaboration with other bakery staff to streamline workflows and ensure high-quality results, even during busy periods like holidays or wedding seasons.
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Infographic showing various Cake Decorator Positions job openings in Rio Rancho, NM as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $30,531 per year, or $14.7 per hour.

BAKER

Sandia Resort and Casino

Albuquerque, NM • On-site

$18.17 - $20.44/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 10 days ago

Sandia Resort & Casino rating

8.4

Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

Based on 6 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

14th of 163 rated casinos

Job description

Position Summary
The Baker is responsible for delivering products of the highest quality in terms of freshness, taste, and consistency. Bakers are responsible for procuring ingredients, scaling, preparing, and finishing in accordance with standardized procedures. He/she reports to the First Baker and the Pastry Chef. He/she is responsible for following all standardized procedures, safety regulations, and notifying the Pastry Chef or First Baker of any shortages, or discrepancies in products or ingredients. The Baker is responsible for always keeping their immediate work area clean.
Our philosophy is built on the principles of integrity, fairness, collaboration, communication, and recognition for performance excellence. Meeting all performance standards leads to attracting and retaining a qualified workforce, provides opportunities for qualified team members, and contributes towards the ongoing success of the Pueblo of Sandia today and in the future.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  1. Convert formulas as necessary to meet production needs based on changing quantities.
  2. Participation in daily stand-up meetings to ensure that property communication is understood.
  3. Timely completion of computer assisted training as required.
  4. Prepare items to established par levels for daily production.
  5. Ensure all ingredients are always fresh.
  6. Ensure proper temperature requirements are maintained and accurate temperature logs are kept.
  7. Performs activities to maintain cleanliness of the kitchen.
  8. Maintain the highest standard of personal hygiene and comply with property appearance standards.
  9. Ensure that health and safety regulations are maintained.
  10. Perform additional duties and responsibilities as necessary or assigned.
  11. Ensure quality of all food items leaving the bakery for customer consumption.
  12. Punctual and regular attendance is an essential responsibility for all team members and are expected to report to work based upon the assigned schedule each day in accordance with the Attendance Policy for Pueblo of Sandia.

Additional Responsibilities
  1. Performs additional duties and responsibilities as necessary or assigned

Key Performance Indicators
This position has Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) identified as a measurement of success. KPI's will be shared with all team members who work in this job title and feedback will be provided regarding the successful completion of the KPI's as part of the performance review process.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  1. Ability to follow instructions.
  2. Ability to convert standard formulas to adjust quantities.
  3. Exhibiting a strong commitment to the organization.
  4. Moderate physical activity requires the handling of an average weight object up 25 pounds and standing and/or walking for more than four hours a day.
  5. Ability to deal effectively with the public and casino staff.
  6. Ability to make basic arithmetic calculations.
  7. Knowledge of minimum temperature requirements for food/drink preservation.
  8. Knowledge of Tribal, Federal, State and local sanitary regulations regarding the preparation, maintenance, storage and sales of food products.
  9. Knowledge of all basic pastry techniques and skills
  10. Knowledge of basic equipment including:
  11. Balance scales, mixers, and ovens
  12. Comprehensive understanding of pastry principles, including formulas and measurement
  13. Knowledge and preparation and production of goods.
  14. Knowledge of basic baking recipes and ability to consistently follow standardized recipes.
  15. Thorough comprehension of starches, fats, sugars, liquids, eggs, and flavorings
  16. Ability to prepare candies, petit fours, frozen and cold desserts.
  17. Ability to decorate, portion, and plate pastries
  18. Ability to lift and carry at least 40 lbs. at one time.

Education and Experience
Required:
  1. High School Diploma, GED certification or equivalent.
  2. One (1) year of experience in high volume hotel/restaurant or food service capacity in the production of pastries, desserts and baked goods.

Preferred:
  1. Culinary School: Two (2) to four (4) year degree or Foreign Equivalency.

License/Certifications/Registrations
  1. Must successfully complete a New Mexico Food Handlers Course within 30 days of hire date.
  2. Must be able to successfully pass a stringent background investigation.
  3. Will require a pre-employment and random drug screening.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions
The following selected physical activities are required to perform the essential functions of this position
Physical Requirement
Description
Seeing
The ability to perceive the nature of objects by the eye.
Walking
Job requirements include, in the performance of duties, walking throughout the work area, on various work surfaces throughout internal or external locations.
Sitting
Particularly for sustained periods of time.
Standing
Particularly for sustained periods of time.
Stooping
Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles.
Talking
Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
Working Conditions Required:
  1. Work is performed indoors and outdoors. Outdoor work is subject to extreme temperatures and inclement weather conditions.
  2. Must be able to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays
  3. Work hours are subject to change with overtime work required.
  4. Subject to hazards, which may cause personal bodily harm, smoke, common colds, influenza, dust, odors and elevated noise levels.

  1. Tasks may be performed on uneven, inclined, hard and soft-carpeted floors, outdoor surfaces, cement structures and surfaces.
  2. Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.
  3. Duties may involve walking, standing for long periods of time, sitting and crouching.
  4. Specifically required movements include the following:
  • Trunk - bend, twist, rotate, push, pull, and carry
  • Arms - reach, carry, lift, twist, and rotate
  • Legs - lift, push, pull, twist, and rotate
  • Hands - Grasp, manipulate bilateral coordination, hand and eye coordination,

and overall and finger dexterity.

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