Job Title :

Custom Cake Decorator Location :

Chicago, IL Pay Rate :

$20.00

• $23.

00 / hour

Schedule :

Full-Time | Tuesday

• Saturday, 7:00 AM
• 3:30 PM (Sundays & Mondays Off) About Paola's Delights At Paola's Delights, we pride ourselves on authentic, high-quality baked goods and exceptional custom cake designs.

We are seeking an efficient, skilled, and passionate Custom Cake Decorator to join our team. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and can balance creative precision with strong time management, we want to hear from you. Position Overview We are looking for a reliable, highly efficient Cake Decorator who can handle custom cake projects from start to finish without sacrificing quality or production speed. You will be responsible for executing high-volume custom cake orders, routine display cakes, wedding cakes, and specialized requests while strictly maintaining our schedule and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities Design & Decorate:

Execute custom cake designs, specialty piping, fondant work, tiered assembly, and detailed icing techniques according to customer specifications.

Maintain High Production Speed:

Work efficiently to complete orders within designated timeframes, balancing speed with fine-detail accuracy.

Preparation & Setup:

Prepare buttercream, icings, fillings, piping bags, and specialty elements efficiently ahead of assembly.

Quality & Consistency:

Ensure all finished cakes align with Paola's Delights' high presentation and taste standards.

Workplace Hygiene :

Maintain a clean, organized, and food-safe work area adhering to local health and sanitation guidelines.

Requirements & Qualifications Experience :

Minimum of 2+ years of professional custom cake decorating experience in a commercial bakery setting (Required).

Speed & Efficiency :

Proven ability to manage time effectively, complete decorated orders promptly, and meet daily production deadlines.

Technical Skill :

Expertise in buttercream icing, fondant, piping techniques, lettering, and tiered cake construction.

Reliability :

Punctual, dependable, and available to work the set schedule (Tuesday-Saturday, 7:00 AM

• 3:30 PM).

Portfolio :

Applicants must provide a portfolio or photos showcasing past custom cake work. Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Ability to stand for extended periods during the shift.
• Manual dexterity required for detailed piping and decorating work.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs (e.g., cake tiers, tubs of frosting, or bakery supplies). How to Apply To apply, please submit your resume and a portfolio of your recent custom cake designs at hiring@paolasdelightsbakery.com
• Applications without examples of custom cake work will not be considered.