Cake Decorator
Job summary
We are seeking a creative, detail-oriented, and highly skilled Cake Decorator to join our pastry team in Port Harcourt. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing and decorating cakes and pastries according to customer specifications, company standards, and current market trends. The role requires artistic creativity, strong attention to detail, time management skills, and the ability to produce high-quality cake designs for birthdays, weddings, corporate events, celebrations, and walk-in customers.
Job descriptions & requirements
- Design and decorate cakes, cupcakes, desserts, and pastries based on customer requests and brand standards
- Create custom cake designs for birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, corporate events, and special occasions.
- Apply various decorating techniques including fondant work, buttercream finishing, piping, sculpting, painting, and edible decorations
- Produce visually appealing and creative cake presentations that align with modern industry trends
- Ensure all cakes and pastries meet quality, taste, and presentation standards before delivery or display
- Maintain consistency in decoration quality and finishing
- Properly handle decorating tools, equipment, and materials to avoid damage or wastage
- Ensure cakes are completed within agreed timelines without compromising quality
- Contribute new cake design ideas, decoration concepts, and creative trends to improve product offerings
- Stay updated on current cake decoration styles, techniques, and customer preferences
- Assist in developing seasonal and promotional pastry products
- Monitor decorating supplies and notify management of shortages or required materials
- Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards within the decorating and production area
- Properly store decorating tools, ingredients, and finished products
- Interpret customer design requests accurately and professionally
- Assist with consultations for custom cake orders where necessary
- Ensure customer expectations are met regarding cake appearance and finishing
- Work closely with bakers, production staff, and customer service teams to ensure smooth workflow
- Support the pastry production team during busy periods or special projects
- Assist junior decorators or interns where necessary
- Minimum of OND or relevant vocational certification in Baking, Pastry Arts, or related field
- Minimum of 2–4 years proven experience as a Cake Decorator or Pastry Decorator
- Strong portfolio or evidence of previous cake decoration work
- Excellent knowledge of cake decorating techniques and finishing methods
- Ability to use fondant, buttercream, ganache, piping tools, edible prints, and related materials
- Strong creativity and artistic ability
- Good time management and organizational skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Ability to work weekends and during peak celebration periods when required
- Creativity and innovation
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service orientation
- Quality consciousness
- Problem-solving ability
- Adaptability and flexibility
Remuneration: NGN 250,000 – 300,000 Monthly
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