cake decorator

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Tasks:

• Prepare dough for pies, bread, rolls and sweet goods, batters for muffins, cookies and cakes and icings and frostings according to recipes or special customer orders.
• Prepare pastry for special occasions, such as weddings and birthdays.
• Bake mixed dough and batters.
• Prepare special orders.
• Frost and decorate cakes and baked goods.
• Train staff.
• Ensure that the quality of products meets established standards.
• Inspect kitchen and food service areas.

Food specialties:

• Desserts and pastries.
• Wedding and specialty cakes.
• Cake decorating.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Attention to detail.
• Fast-paced environment.
• Hand-eye co-ordination.
• Standing for extended periods.

Personal suitability:

• Client focus.
• Reliability.
• Team player.
• Patience.

Experience:

7 months to less than 1 year.