Responsibilities:
Cake Decoration & Design:
- 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
Production & Quality Control:
- 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
Creativity & Product Innovation:
- 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
Inventory & Workspace Management:
- 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
Customer Satisfaction:
- 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
Team Collaboration:
- 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
Requirements:
- 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
Key Competencies:
- 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
