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
Robust 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
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