Cake Baker and Decorator

Talented Cake Baker Wanted!

We are looking for a talented Cake Baker to join our team and help create an exquisite range of cakes, pastries, desserts, gelatos, and Italian-style croissants. You ll play a key role in contributing fresh ideas to expand our product offerings and deliver exceptional treats to our customers.

Main Responsibilities:

• Be a positive, professional ambassador for our brand at all times.
• Mix and bake large volumes of sponges, batters, and cakes (including celebration cakes) to maintain stock for both online orders and café demand, ensuring top-quality results.
• Assemble, ice, and finish cakes, including preparing buttercreams, icings, and fillings, and piping personalized messages with a high level of professional skill.
• Follow company recipes and methods to ensure consistency and high standards across the team.
• Contribute creative ideas for new cakes, especially for special occasions and events.
• Work flexibly and efficiently with the team, offering support and mentoring new team members when necessary.
• Uphold impeccable food safety and health & safety standards, following company recycling procedures and addressing any concerns with the Production Manager.
• Check and record fridge temperatures daily, receive and store deliveries correctly, monitor stock levels, and minimize wastage.
• Clean and maintain equipment, utensils, and work areas throughout the shift and at the end of the day.
• Carry out any other tasks as needed to support the business.

Required Skills:

• Strong culinary skills, especially in viennoiserie, pastry, cake decoration, and sugar work, with the ability to create elegant, delicious products.
• Previous experience as a Pastry Chef/Baker in a high-end, fast-paced environment, producing high-quality products in volume.
• A passion for quality with an eye for detail.
• Excellent understanding of health and safety and food hygiene, with the ability to uphold high standards.
• Creativity and experience in developing new recipe ideas.
• Strong communication, planning, and organizational skills, with the ability to multitask and problem-solve.
• Interpersonal skills to mentor and inspire team members, with a passion for sharing knowledge.
• Fluency in English (Italian language skills are a bonus) and good numeracy skills.

Behaviors We re Looking For:

• A genuine passion for creating wonderful products and inspiring others.
• Creativity and innovation, with an understanding of current food trends.
• Determination to maintain high standards even when producing at volume.
• A professional, proactive, and hands-on attitude.
• Positivity and resilience, with the ability to stay calm and efficient under pressure.
• Enthusiasm for developing and sharing knowledge with the team.
• Willingness and ability to work weekends.

If you're passionate about baking, love to create delicious and beautiful products, and thrive in a dynamic, high-energy environment, we'd love to hear from you! Apply now and a team member will be back to you with 48 hours!