Ice Cream Cake Decorator & Frozen Novelty Maker

Job Title

Ice Cream Cake Decorator & Frozen Novelty Maker

Job Type

Part-time

Pay

$18.00-$22.00 per hour, based on experience

Reports To

Store Manager and Owners

Experience

Minimum 2 years of cake decorating experience required

Portfolio

Photos, portfolio, social media examples, or work samples required

Food Safety

ServSafe certification or other food safety training preferred

Job Description

Mulligans Creamery is looking for a skilled, creative, and dependable Ice Cream Cake Decorator & Frozen Novelty Maker to help build and support our ice cream cake, custom cake, and frozen novelty program.

This is a part-time position for someone with proven cake decorating experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work quickly and efficiently with frozen desserts. The right person will be comfortable making, designing, decorating, and finishing both standard and custom ice cream cakes, while also helping produce frozen novelties and grab-and-go treats for our display cases.

This is not an entry-level decorating role. Applicants must have previous cake decorating experience and be able to provide photos, a portfolio, social media examples, or other samples of past work.

Position Overview

The Ice Cream Cake Decorator & Frozen Novelty Maker will be responsible for producing high-quality ice cream cakes, custom cakes, ice cream sandwiches, pup cups, dipped cones, and other frozen grab-and-go treats.

This role requires a balance of creativity, speed, organization, and consistency. Because ice cream cakes and frozen desserts require efficient handling, the ideal candidate must be agile, quick, and able to maintain quality while working with frozen products.

The person in this role will follow Mulligans Creamery's cake designs, product standards, and production expectations, while also being encouraged to bring creative ideas for seasonal items, custom cakes, and specialty treats.

Responsibilities

• Make and decorate standard ice cream cakes for the display case
• Design and decorate custom ice cream cakes for birthdays, celebrations, events, and special orders
• Communicate with customers regarding custom cake requests, design options, timelines, and order details
• Produce frozen novelties, including ice cream sandwiches, pup cups, dipped cones, and grab-and-go frozen treats
• Decorate cakes using icing, borders, piping, writing, toppings, candies, sauces, and themed design elements
• Follow Mulligans Creamery's recipes, design standards, product specifications, and presentation expectations
• Work quickly and efficiently with frozen products while maintaining a clean, polished finished product
• Maintain consistency in cake size, design, quality, labeling, and packaging
• Help keep cake and novelty display cases stocked and visually appealing
• Assist with seasonal, holiday, and special event dessert production
• Track and communicate inventory needs for cakes, decorations, packaging, ingredients, and novelty supplies
• Follow food safety, sanitation, labeling, storage, and rotation procedures
• Keep the cake and frozen novelty production area clean, organized, and properly stocked
• Support the store team as needed

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of cake decorating experience required
• Experience decorating cakes, ice cream cakes, bakery cakes, or similar specialty desserts
• Ability to provide photos, a portfolio, or examples of previous decorating work
• Ability to write neatly on cakes and create clean, attractive decorative finishes
• Experience with piping, borders, themed designs, custom orders, and basic cake design
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently without sacrificing quality
• Strong attention to detail and pride in presentation
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple orders or production tasks
• Ability to follow recipes, procedures, and brand standards
• Comfort working with frozen products, freezers, and cold storage areas
• Dependability, professionalism, and a strong work ethic
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs as needed
• Food service, bakery, ice cream shop, or commercial kitchen experience preferred
• ServSafe certification or other food safety training preferred, but not required

Schedule

This is a part-time position with flexible scheduling possibilities.

Schedule may vary based on production needs, custom cake orders, holidays, seasonal demand, and business volume. Daytime availability is preferred. Applicants must be available to work weekends based on the needs of the business and holidays as needed.

Pay

$18.00-$22.00 per hour, based on experience, skill level, availability, and demonstrated decorating ability.

This position is not part of the pooled tip program.

Benefits and Perks

• Mulligans Creamery offers a professional, creative, and team-focused work environment with the opportunity to help build a unique cake and frozen novelty program from the ground up.
• Flexible scheduling possibilities
• May be eligible for benefits, depending on hours and eligibility requirements
• May be eligible for PTO, depending on hours and eligibility requirements
• Employee discounts and store perks
• Opportunity to contribute creative ideas for seasonal cakes, custom designs, and frozen treats
• Positive, family-friendly work environment
• Opportunity to grow with a new and expanding business

Application Requirement

Applicants must be prepared to provide examples of previous cake decorating or dessert design work. Photos, a portfolio, social media examples, or other work samples are strongly encouraged and may be required before an interview. References are a bonus.

About Mulligans Creamery

Mulligans Creamery is a new ice cream shop bringing premium ice cream, sundaes, cakes, frozen novelties, and family-friendly fun to the Pinehurst area. We are building a team that takes pride in great products, great service, and creating a place where customers love to visit.

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

• Do you have at least 2 years of cake decorating experience?
• Are you able to provide photos, a portfolio, or examples of your previous cake decorating work?
• Do you have experience decorating custom cakes?
• Are you comfortable working with frozen products, ice cream cakes, and cold storage/freezer areas?
• Do you have food safety training, ServSafe certification, or similar experience?
• Are you available for part-time flexible scheduling, including weekends based on business needs and holidays as needed?
• Are you comfortable speaking with customers about custom cake orders and design details?

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $22