Cake Decorator

Napoli's Pizza; Belpre (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local bakery in Belpre is seeking a Cake Decorator to prepare and decorate cakes and desserts according to established standards. Responsibilities include decorating various baked goods, maintaining cleanliness and organization, and assisting with bakery production as needed. The ideal candidate should have previous cake decorating experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. Availability for early morning shifts and weekends will be required.

Qualifications

• Previous cake decorating experience preferred.
• Knowledge of basic piping techniques and cake decoration.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Decorate cakes and cupcakes with various techniques.
• Prepare standard cakes following recipes and quality standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the bakery environment.

Skills

Cake decorating experience

Knowledge of piping techniques

Attention to detail

Ability to stand for long periods

Creativity in cake designs

Job description

Position Summary

The Cake Decorator is responsible for preparing and decorating standard bakery cakes and desserts according to established recipes, designs, and quality standards. This role focuses primarily on everyday cakes such as birthday cakes, sheet cakes, cupcakes, and basic custom requests while maintaining consistency, cleanliness, and efficiency in a small bakery environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Decorate cakes, cupcakes, and other baked goods using buttercream, icing, piping, and basic fondant techniques.
• Prepare and frost standard cakes including round, sheet, and layered cakes.
• Write messages and apply simple decorations for birthdays, celebrations, and holidays.
• Follow bakery recipes and design standards to ensure consistency in product appearance.
• Assist with basic cake preparation including leveling, filling, and crumb coating.
• Maintain proper food safety and sanitation practices according to health department standards.
• Organize decorating supplies, icing colors, and tools.
• Package finished cakes and prepare them for display or customer pickup.
• Assist with bakery production as needed (cupcakes, cookies, simple desserts).
• Maintain a clean and organized decorating station.

Qualifications

• Previous cake decorating experience preferred (bakery, grocery bakery, or culinary training).
• Knowledge of basic piping techniques, borders, flowers, and lettering.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast‑paced bakery environment.
• Strong attention to detail and consistency.
• Ability to follow instructions and bakery recipes.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 25–30 pounds.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with buttercream piping and color mixing.
• Basic fondant work.
• Creativity with simple cake designs.
• Time management and multitasking skills.

Work Schedule

Early morning or daytime shifts. Weekend and holiday availability may be required depending on bakery demand.

Physical Requirements

• Standing for extended periods.
• Repetitive hand and wrist movements for decorating.
• Ability to lift bakery supplies and cake boxes.