What are the responsibilities and job description for the Custom Cake Designer position at Absolutely, Positively, Kids!?
Benefits:
- Bonus based on performance
- Employee discounts
- Opportunity for advancement
About Us
We are a fast-growing, creative bakery specializing in high-quality custom cakes, event cakes, wedding cakes, and specialty desserts. We’re looking for a passionate Custom Cake Designer & Decorator who loves turning ideas into edible art and thrives in a fun, fast-paced environment.
If you’re creative, motivated, and ready to bring beautiful designs to life, we want to meet you!
Position Summary
The Custom Cake Designer/Cake Decorator will be responsible for designing, baking support, and fully decorating custom cakes from start to finish. This includes working directly with customers, developing creative concepts, and producing polished, professional-quality cakes that match our bakery’s standards.
This is a hands-on decorating role — you must be comfortable creating both traditional and complex custom designs.
Key Responsibilities
Cake Design & Customer Orders
- Design custom cakes based on customer themes, reference photos, and event needs
- Create sketches or mockups for complex designs
- Communicate with customers and team to clarify details, flavors, timelines, and expectations
Cake Decorating
- Decorate cakes using advanced techniques including:
- Fondant work
- Buttercream piping
- Sculpting and carving
- Airbrushing
- Edible painting
- Sugar flowers and detail work
- Ensure all cakes meet visual and structural quality standards
- Recreate customer reference images accurately and professionally
Production Support
- Assist with baking, filling, crumb-coating, and prepping cakes
- Prepare frostings, fondant, fillings, and decorative elements
- Maintain accurate timelines for multiple orders at once
Bakery Standards & Safety
- Keep work areas clean, organized, and food-safe
- Follow health codes, food safety, and sanitation procedures
- Properly store ingredients and completed products
- Ensure all orders are completed, boxed, and ready for pickup/delivery on time
Requirements
Must Have:
- Minimum 1 year experience in custom cake decorating (professional or boutique bakery)
- Strong decorating skills (fondant, buttercream, sculpting, edible art, etc.)
- A portfolio or photos demonstrating previous custom cake work
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow design instructions
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong time management and ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to lift 25–30 lbs and stand for extended periods
Preferred (Not Required):
- Experience with wedding cakes or large tiered cakes
- Familiarity with specialty diets (gluten-free, vegan, etc.)
- Digital design/mockup experience (Procreate, Canva, etc.)
- Culinary or pastry degree/certification
What We Offer
- Creative, supportive work environment
- Opportunities to grow your decorating skills
- Employee discounts on baked goods
- A chance to create beautiful desserts that make people’s biggest moments unforgettable