What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cake Decorator position at Charlie's Bakery & Creamery?
Charlie’s Bakery & Creamery has been serving Orlando since 1971. We are a locally owned, award-winning bakery and creamery known for our custom cakes, cookies, pastries, desserts, and house-made super-premium ice cream. We are a busy, hands-on bakery where quality, consistency, creativity, and teamwork are important.
Role DescriptionCharlie’s Bakery & Creamery is seeking an experienced Full-Time Cake Decorator to join our team in Orlando, FL.
This position is primarily responsible for completing our daily and custom cake orders, including buttercream decorating, piping, borders, writing, flowers, custom designs, and recreating designs from customer inspiration photos. Additional responsibilities include filling and icing cakes, decorating cupcakes and cookies, finishing éclairs, preparing mousses and fillings, and assisting with other bakery production as needed.
The Cake Decorator is also responsible for maintaining established par levels of our everyday cakes so finished backup cakes are always prepared and available, with increased production for holidays and other high-volume periods.
This is not an entry-level position. Previous hands-on cake decorating experience is required. A culinary or pastry degree is not required.
Pay: $19–$24 per hour based on experience and demonstrated skill level.
Qualifications- Previous hands-on cake decorating experience required
- Strong buttercream decorating and piping skills
- Ability to independently complete cakes from written orders and inspiration photos
- Strong eye for design, color, detail, and presentation
- Ability to work efficiently while maintaining consistent quality
- Dependable, organized, and able to manage multiple orders and production priorities
- Comfortable working independently and as part of a bakery team
- Willing to assist with other bakery and pastry production as needed
- Knowledge of basic food safety and sanitation practices
- Weekend and holiday availability as required by the bakery schedule
- Culinary or pastry degree not required
IMPORTANT: Applicants must provide photos, a portfolio, or a social media page showing cakes they have personally decorated to be considered.
Salary : $19 - $24