Cake Decorator at Allen Professional Services

Job Overview

We are looking for a qualified candidate to fill this position. In this role, you will be responsible for the final assembly and decoration of cakes according to precise brand specifications.

Your focus will be on speed, accuracy, and consistency to ensure every cake looks and tastes perfect, while adhering to strict food safety and sanitation guidelines. This is a production-oriented role where creativity is expressed within a defined, branded framework.

Key Responsibilities

• Decorate a high volume of cakes, cupcakes, and dessert items according to standardized templates, diagrams, and portion guidelines
• Efficiently and consistently apply icings, buttercreams, fillings, and toppings using piping bags, spatulas, and other decorating tools
• Accurately reproduce branded designs, logos, and color schemes on cakes
• Perform precise writing with icing for standard messages (e.g., "Happy Birthday")
• Monitor and maintain proper inventory levels of decorations, colors, and supplies at the decorating station
• Ensure all finished products meet established quality standards for appearance and presentation before packaging
• Strictly adhere to all food safety, sanitation, and hygiene regulations (including proper glove usage, hair restraint, and hand washing)
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient work station
• Operate and clean decorating equipment and tools
• Work collaboratively with the bakery team to meet daily production targets and deadlines
• Assist with basic bakery tasks as needed, such as simple cake assembly, packaging, and labeling

Required Skills & Qualifications

Experience: Prior experience in cake decorating, preferably in a high-volume bakery, grocery store bakery, or food production environment.

Skills:

• Demonstrated ability to decorate cakes quickly and consistently
• Proficiency in basic piping techniques (stars, shells, borders, writing)
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality