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
- Strong cake decorating skills and excellent attention to detail
- Experience with ganache, buttercream and fondant
- Experience assembling and decorating tiered cakes
- Valuable understanding of cake construction and stability
- Experience with sculpting and custom cake designs
- 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

- 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.

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