Pastry Chef / Cake Decorator

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Pastry Chef / Cake Decorator to join our team.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in cake production, decorating and construction, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to work efficiently in a busy production environment.

About the Role

You will be responsible for producing and decorating a range of cakes and desserts to a high standard. The role involves both baking and detailed cake finishing, including wedding and celebration cakes.

Key Responsibilities

- Baking cakes, sponge cakes and other pastry products

- Cutting, leveling and filling cakes accurately

- Ganaching and preparing cakes for decoration

- Working confidently with buttercream

- Assembling and constructing multi-tiered cakes

- Understanding cake structure, support systems and stability

- Working with fondant, including covering and decorating cakes

- Cake sculpturing and shaping

- Piping and detailed decorative work

- Creating clean and professional finishes

- Decorating wedding, celebration and custom-designed cakes

- Following recipes and maintaining consistent quality

- Working efficiently and completing orders within required timeframes

- Maintaining a clean, organized and hygienic work area

- Working as part of a team while also being able to work independently

About You

The successful candidate will have:

- Previous experience as a pastry chef,



cake decorator or cake artist

- Solid cake decorating skills and excellent attention to detail

- Experience with ganache, buttercream and fondant

- Experience assembling and decorating tiered cakes

- Good understanding of cake construction and stability

- Experience with sculpting and custom cake designs

- Strong piping skills

- Good baking and pastry knowledge

- The ability to work quickly and efficiently without compromising quality

- Excellent time management and organisational skills

- A reliable and positive attitude

- The ability to work well within a team

- A passion for creating high-quality cakes and desserts

Working Hours

This is a full-time position.

You will be working in a busy cake production environment where meeting deadlines and completing orders in a timely manner is essential.

What We Offer

- Full-time, stable employment

- A creative and hands-on working environment

- The opportunity to work on custom celebration and wedding cakes

- The opportunity to develop and showcase your decorating skills

- A supportive team environment

If you are a skilled pastry chef or cake decorator who takes pride in your work and has a passion for creating beautiful, high-quality cakes, we would love to hear from you.

Please apply with your resume and examples/photos of your cake decorating and pastry work.

📌 Pastry Chef / Cake Decorator (Lansvale)
🏢 Cake Boutique
📍 Lansvale