Job Summary
We are seeking a creative and detail-oriented Cake Decorator to join our bakery team, specializing in custom cake and pastry designs.
This role involves transforming customer ideas into finished cakes using skills such as piping, writing, coloring, and themed decoration while maintaining high standards of quality and presentation.
The ideal candidate has experience in cake decorating or pastry arts, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high-quality, consistent designs. Creativity, reliability, and a love for cute, themed desserts are a must.
Responsibilities
- Decorate cakes, pastries, and desserts based on standard designs and themes
- Apply buttercream, icing, glaze, chocolate, and finishing techniques with consistency
- Work with chocolate and fondant molding for decorations and shapes
- Perform piping, writing, borders, and simple decorative details
- Assemble and finish cakes with proper layering and presentation
- Prepare basic decorative elements such as toppings and fillings
- Package finished products carefully to maintain presentation
- Maintain clean, organized workstation and follow food safety standards
Qualifications & Experience
- Strong experience in cake decorating, pastry arts, or bakery production preferred
- Skilled in piping, writing, and basic finishing techniques
- Experience making and using buttercream and scratch-made frostings
- Knowledge of chocolate and fondant molding is a plus
- Able to assemble and finish cakes with attention to detail and consistency
- Basic understanding of baking and decorative elements
- Able to follow design standards in a fast-paced environment
- Reliable, team-oriented, and committed to food safety and cleanliness standards
Pay: $17.00 - $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
Application Question(s):
- Do you have a minimum of 2 years of baking and/or decorating experience?
Ability to Commute:
- Chicago, IL 60601 (Required)
Work Location: In person
