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Cake Decorator NikooCake Rancho Santa Margarita, CA Job Details Part-time | Contract $20 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Kitchen health and safety standards Maintaining an organized workspace Food service health code compliance Coating Mid-level Cleaning kitchen areas Assembly Food safety sanitizing procedures Decorating baked goods Full Job Description Job Overview We are seeking a skilled and detail oriented Cake Decorator with experience creating custom celebration and wedding cakes. The ideal candidate should be confident working with buttercream, ganache, and fondant and have a strong understanding of professional cake finishing and assembly. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys precision, clean finishes, modern cake design, and creating high quality custom cakes for weddings, birthdays, and other special celebrations. Responsibilities Decorate custom celebration and wedding cakes according to approved designs and specifications Prepare cakes for decorating, including filling, stacking, crumb coating, and final finishing Achieve clean, smooth finishes using buttercream and ganache Cover cakes professionally with fondant, including tall and tiered cakes Work with fondant to create decorative elements, textures, patterns, and other design details Assemble and support tiered wedding cakes using proper structural techniques Produce sharp edges, smooth surfaces, and clean professional finishes Follow cake designs, reference photos, measurements, and instructions accurately Maintain consistency and attention to detail across all finished cakes Properly handle, store, and prepare cakes for pickup or delivery Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary workspace Follow all food safety and kitchen sanitation procedures Qualifications & Skills Previous professional cake decorating experience preferred Strong experience working with buttercream, ganache, and fondant Experience with wedding cakes and custom celebration cakes Ability to achieve smooth buttercream and ganache finishes Ability to cover cakes cleanly with fondant Understanding of stacking and structural support for tiered cakes Strong attention to detail and artistic ability Ability to recreate designs accurately from inspiration photos or sketches Comfortable working with different cake sizes and tall tiers Able to work efficiently while maintaining high quality standards Reliable, organized, and able to work well as part of a team Portfolio Required Applicants should provide photos or a portfolio of previous cake decorating work, especially fondant cakes, buttercream cakes, and tiered wedding cakes. We are looking for someone who takes pride in beautiful craftsmanship and understands the level of precision required for custom celebration and luxury wedding cakes.

Pay:

$20.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person