Cake Decorator

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Cake Decorator

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Employment Type: Full-time
Industry: Pastry / Food & Beverage

Job Summary

• 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.
• The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing and decorating cakes and pastries according to customer specifications, company standards, and current market trends.
• We are seeking a creative, detail-oriented, and highly skilled Cake Decorator to join our pastry team in Port Harcourt.

Key Responsibilities
Cake Decoration & Design:

• Produce visually appealing and creative cake presentations that align with modern industry trends
• 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
• Design and decorate cakes, cupcakes, desserts, and pastries based on customer requests and brand standards

Production & Quality Control:

• Ensure cakes are completed within agreed timelines without compromising quality
• Maintain consistency in decoration quality and finishing
• Ensure all cakes and pastries meet quality, taste, and presentation standards before delivery or display
• Properly handle decorating tools, equipment, and materials to avoid damage or wastage

Creativity & Product Innovation:

• Stay updated on current cake decoration styles, techniques, and customer preferences
• Contribute new cake design ideas, decoration concepts, and creative trends to improve product offerings
• Assist in developing seasonal and promotional pastry products

Inventory & Workspace Management:

• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards within the decorating and production area
• Monitor decorating supplies and notify management of shortages or required materials
• Properly store decorating tools, ingredients, and finished products

Customer Satisfaction:

• Interpret customer design requests accurately and professionally
• Ensure customer expectations are met regarding cake appearance and finishing
• Assist with consultations for custom cake orders where necessary

Team Collaboration:

• Assist junior decorators or interns where necessary
• 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

Requirements & Qualifications

• Ability to use fondant, buttercream, ganache, piping tools, edible prints, and related materials
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Strong creativity and artistic ability
• Minimum of OND, HND, or relevant vocational certification in Baking, Pastry Arts, or related field
• Strong portfolio or evidence of previous cake decoration work
• Minimum of 2–4 years proven experience as a Cake Decorator or Pastry Decorator
• Excellent knowledge of cake decorating techniques and finishing methods
• Good time management and organizational skills
• Ability to work weekends and during peak celebration periods when required

Key Competencies:

• Customer service orientation
• Attention to detail
• Time management
• Quality consciousness
• Adaptability and flexibility.
• Problem-solving ability
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Creativity and innovation