Cake Decorator at Sweet Treets Bakery

Job Description

Job Description

What You'll Get

Join a team where your craft is taken seriously. At Sweet Treets, you'll work alongside other highly skilled decorators, learn new techniques from people who've spent years perfecting theirs, and grow inside a bakery culture built on creativity and professionalism. We invest in our team's skill development because show-stopping cakes require it.

Sweet Treets Bakery is a woman-owned, Austin-based bakery specializing in wedding cakes, custom specialty cakes, cupcakes, and desserts that are both beautiful and unforgettable. For more than 16 years, we've built our reputation on artistry, precision, and flavor. We're looking for a skilled Cake Decorator to join our team and help us deliver show-stopping cakes at the highest possible standards.

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of professional cake decorating experience (wedding and custom cakes preferred)
• Strong skills in buttercream, fondant, and piping techniques
• Ability to execute both classic and modern cake designs with precision
• Experience decorating cookies and smaller desserts with creative flair
• Strong time management and ability to handle multiple orders simultaneously
• Accountability for meeting deadlines and maintaining consistent quality and performance
• A positive, collaborative attitude and pride in craftsmanship
• An appreciation for a culture that values both creativity and professionalism
• Physical ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs
• Flexibility to work weekends and some holidays, primarily during busy wedding seasons

Responsibilities

• Decorate cakes, cookies, and small desserts to Sweet Treets' design standards
• Work with the bakery team to ensure flawless execution of custom orders
• Collaborate with the team on quoting cakes accurately, factoring in design complexity, time, and materials
• Collaborate with clients' design requests and bring creative visions to life
• Maintain consistency, precision, and attention to detail across all products
• Learn from and work alongside other highly qualified decorators to continually sharpen technique
• Assist with production, preparation, and finishing work as needed
• Keep decorating tools and workspace clean and organized

Perks

• Join a creative, supportive team of highly skilled professionals
• Two weeks of paid time off
• Generous employee discount
• A cake to celebrate your birthday, on us
• Annual holiday celebration

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