JOB OVERVIEW

KAJ Pastry & Bakery, located at 1823 Lonsdale Ave, is looking for a talented and creative Cake Decorator to join our team. The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of professional experience in cake decorating and a strong passion for crafting beautiful and delicious creations. You will be responsible for decorating cakes, cupcakes, and other specialty desserts to meet customer requests and maintain our high-quality standards. This role requires creativity, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced bakery environment.

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 1 year of experience in cake decorating.
• Ability to work with various decorating techniques including piping, fondant shaping, and airbrushing (an asset).
• Strong understanding of food handling safety practices.
• Ability to work efficiently under time constraints while maintaining high quality.
• Ability to communicate in English.
• A creative eye for design and attention to detail.
• Must be able to work flexible hours, including early mornings, weekends, and holidays as required.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

• Foodsafe certified or equivalent (within 1 week of employment).
  TO WORK FOR US: You MUST have valid proof of Social Insurance Number and be legally able to work in Canada with proof as a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident, or Valid Work Permit.
  Join our team and help create stunning cakes and pastries that make every occasion special!
  Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
  Pay: From $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress

Work Location: In perso

• Decorate cakes, cupcakes, and specialty desserts according to customer specifications and bakery standards.
• Work with buttercream, fondant, ganache, and other decorating mediums.
• Assist with baking and preparing cake layers and fillings when needed.
• Collaborate with the bakery team to ensure timely completion of orders, especially during peak times.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area following food safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Provide friendly and professional customer service, including taking custom cake orders and answering questions.
• Ensure quality control by checking the appearance, taste, and freshness of all decorated items.