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Smith's Food and Drug

BAKERY/CAKE DECORATOR

Dayton, NV · On-site

$13.50 - $17.25/hr

Whether you're seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we've got a fresh opportunity for ... Minimum - Any retail experience - Any bakery/cake decorating experience - Ability to handle ...

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As of Jul 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for part time cake decorating in Reno, NV is $15.56, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.41 and $17.26 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To excel as a Part Time Cake Decorator, you need artistic ability, attention to detail, and basic baking knowledge, often supported by experience or training in cake decorating. Familiarity with tools such as piping bags, fondant rollers, airbrushes, and food-safe colorants is important, and certifications in food safety may be required. Creativity, patience, and strong customer service skills help decorators exceed client expectations and manage custom requests. These skills ensure visually appealing, safe, and high-quality products that enhance customer satisfaction and business reputation.

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A part time cake decorator designs and decorates cakes for various occasions, such as birthdays, weddings, and special events, typically working fewer hours than a full-time decorator. Tasks include baking, preparing icing, creating decorative elements, and ensuring cakes meet customer specifications. They may work in bakeries, grocery stores, or specialty cake shops, and often help with cleaning and organizing their workspace. Attention to detail, creativity, and knowledge of cake decorating techniques are important skills for this role.

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Part-time cake decorators often face challenges such as managing tight deadlines, balancing multiple orders, and adapting to last-minute customer requests. Since hours may be limited, effective time management and strong organizational skills are essential. Collaborating closely with bakery staff and communicating clearly with both customers and colleagues can help ensure smooth operations. Staying up-to-date with decorating trends and practicing new techniques outside of work hours can also contribute to professional growth.
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BAKERY/CAKE DECORATOR

BAKERY/CAKE DECORATOR

Smith's Food and Drug

Dayton, NV • On-site

$13.50 - $17.25/hr

Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO

Posted 25 days ago

Smith's Food and Drug rating

6.0

Company rating: 6.0 out of 10

Based on 296 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

57th of 119 rated grocery stores

Job description

Create an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service. Establish and maintain a safe and clean environment that encourages customers to return. Assist the department manager in reaching sales and profit goals established for the department and monitor all established quality assurance standards. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Based in Salt Lake City, Utah, Smith's Food and Drug merged with The Kroger Company in 1998. Today, we're proudly serving Smith's customers in over 140 stores throughout Utah, Nevada, New Mexico, Arizona, Montana, Idaho and Wyoming. 
As part of the Kroger family of companies, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities AND each other, with food at the heart of it all.
Here, people matter. That's why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you're caring, purpose-driven and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited.
Whether you're seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we've got a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today to become part of our Smith's family! 

What you'll receive from us:

The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial and more. We'll help you thrive, with access to:

  • A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
  • Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
  • Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
  • Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more.
  • Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.
  • Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.
For more information about benefits and eligibility, please visit our Benefits Page! 

Minimum
- Any retail experience
- Any bakery/cake decorating experience
- Ability to handle stressful situations
- Knowledge of basic math
- Effective communication skills
Desired
- Second language: speaking, reading and/or writing
 

- Create an environment that enables customers to feel welcome, important and appreciated by answering questions regarding products sold within the department and throughout the store
- Gain and maintain knowledge of products sold within the department and be able to respond to questions and make suggestions about products
- Offer product samples to help customers discover new items or products they inquire about; prepare bakery items, including wedding cakes, per customer requests using proper bakery equipment
- Recommend bakery items to customers to ensure they get the products they want and need
- Check product quality to ensure freshness; review sell by dates and take appropriate action; use all equipment in bakery such as the refrigerators, freezers, and ovens according to company guidelines
- Decorate cakes, pastries, cupcakes, cookies and other bakery items
- Label, stock, sign, and inventory department merchandise
- Report product ordering/shipping discrepancies to the department manager
- Understand the store's layout and be able to locate products when requested by customer; stay current with present, future, seasonal and special ads
- Maintain an awareness of inventory/stocking conditions note any discrepancies in inventory
- Adhere to all local, state and federal health and civil code regulations
- Ensure that all current merchandising, customer service, labor control, expense and supply controls, loss prevention, maintenance, safety, food safety, associate and customer engagement rules are being followed
- Reinforce safety programs by complying with safety procedures and identify unsafe conditions and notify store management
- Practice preventive maintenance by properly inspecting equipment and notify appropriate department or store manager of any items in need of repair
- Report all safety risk, or issues, and illegal activity, including: robbery, theft or fraud; notify management of customer or employee accidents
- Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
 

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