Benefits:

Bonus based on performance

Employee discounts

Opportunity for advancement

About Us

We are a fast-growing, creative bakery specializing in high-quality custom cakes, event cakes, wedding cakes, and specialty desserts. We’re looking for a passionate Custom Cake Designer & Decorator who loves turning ideas into edible art and thrives in a fun, fast-paced environment.

If you’re creative, motivated, and ready to bring beautiful designs to life, we want to meet you!

Position Summary

The Custom Cake Designer/Cake Decorator will be responsible for designing, baking support, and fully decorating custom cakes from start to finish. This includes working directly with customers, developing creative concepts, and producing polished, professional-quality cakes that match our bakery’s standards.

This is a hands-on decorating role — you must be comfortable creating both traditional and complex custom designs.

Key Responsibilities

Cake Design & Customer Orders

Design custom cakes based on customer themes, reference photos, and event needs

Create sketches or mockups for complex designs

Communicate with customers and team to clarify details, flavors, timelines, and expectations

Cake Decorating

Decorate cakes using advanced techniques including:

Fondant work

Buttercream piping

Sculpting and carving

Airbrushing

Edible painting

Sugar flowers and detail work

Ensure all cakes meet visual and structural quality standards

Recreate customer reference images accurately and professionally

Production Support

Assist with baking, filling, crumb-coating, and prepping cakes

Prepare frostings, fondant, fillings, and decorative elements

Maintain accurate timelines for multiple orders at once

Bakery Standards & Safety

Keep work areas clean, organized, and food-safe

Follow health codes, food safety, and sanitation procedures

Properly store ingredients and completed products

Ensure all orders are completed, boxed, and ready for pickup/delivery on time

Requirements

Must Have:

Minimum 1 year experience in custom cake decorating (professional or boutique bakery)

Strong decorating skills (fondant, buttercream, sculpting, edible art, etc.)

A portfolio or photos demonstrating previous custom cake work

Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow design instructions

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Strong time management and ability to meet deadlines

Ability to lift 25–30 lbs and stand for extended periods

Preferred (Not Required):

Experience with wedding cakes or large tiered cakes

Familiarity with specialty diets (gluten-free, vegan, etc.)

Digital design/mockup experience (Procreate, Canva, etc.)

Culinary or pastry degree/certification

What We Offer

Creative, supportive work environment

Opportunities to grow your decorating skills

Employee discounts on baked goods

A chance to create beautiful desserts that make people’s biggest moments unforgettable