Cake Decorator / Pastry Production Specialist
Location: Near Rowville
Employment Type: Full-Time
This is not a standard bakery.
We are rebuilding the business into a premium, product-led dessert and pastry studio focused on:
- Custom cakes
- Display cakes and slices
- Premium pastries and savoury items
- Coffee-driven café products
Everything we produce is expected to feel premium, consistent, and worth talking about.
This is a business in transition. We are refining products constantly, improving systems, and building a stronger brand through the quality of the product itself.
Every item that leaves the counter represents the business. Humans call this “brand building.” Mostly it’s just repeating the same standards until people stop disappointing you.
The Role
We are looking for a skilled Cake Decorator / Pastry Production Specialist to join the team full-time.
This is a hands-on production role focused primarily on:
- Cake decorating and finishing
- Cake production
- Pastry production and assembly
You will work directly with the owner to:
- Execute new product ideas
- Refine existing products
- Maintain consistency across all daily production
This is not a narrow “decorate only” role.
You are expected to contribute across cakes, slices, pastries, and production support where required.
During peak café periods, you may also assist front-of-house operations including coffee service if needed.
Core Responsibilities
Cake Decorating & Finishing
- Decorate celebration cakes to a premium visual standard
- Execute buttercream, ganache, fondant, textured and modern finishes
- Maintain consistency in colour palettes, branding, and presentation
- Ensure every cake leaving the business meets quality standards
- Prepare display cakes and slices with strong visual presentation
Cake Production
- Assist with sponge preparation, fillings, layering and finishing
- Produce slices and smaller products to the same standard as whole cakes
- Maintain consistency across all products
Pastry Production
- Produce pastries including:
- Scrolls (sweet and savoury)
- Croissants and laminated-style items
- Brioche and café pastries
- Maintain consistency in bake, finish, and presentation
- Support daily café production requirements
Product Development
- Work with the owner on new products and seasonal items
- Refine products based on customer response and operational practicality
- Focus on products that are repeatable, scalable, and commercially viable
Kitchen & Café Standards
- Maintain a clean, organised, and efficient workspace
- Follow structured production systems and prep requirements
- Work efficiently under pressure and during peak periods
- Assist café operations when required
- Maintain food safety and hygiene standards at all times
What We’re Looking For
You must:
- Have proven cake decorating experience
- Be capable across both cakes and pastry production
- Care deeply about detail and presentation
- Work fast without compromising quality
- Be organised, clean, and reliable
- Handle pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Take ownership of your work and output
Highly regarded:
- Barista experience
- Experience in high-volume production environments
- Strong design eye and creativity
- Leadership potential and initiative
Expectations
- You are expected to contribute from day one
- You are expected to maintain consistency daily
- You are expected to work across multiple product categories
- You are expected to operate efficiently and independently
This is a production-focused environment where standards and output matter.
We do not believe “good enough” is a strategy. Entire industries seem to, unfortunately.
Non-Negotiables
We do not tolerate:
- Inconsistent product quality
- Sloppy presentation
- Poor hygiene or disorganisation
- Slow or inefficient production
- Avoiding responsibilities within the role
- Poor attitude or lack of accountability
Every cake is a reflection of the business.
First 30 Days
Within your first month, you will be expected to:
- Contribute to daily production immediately
- Execute cakes and pastries consistently
- Work with the owner on product refinement
- Maintain strong presentation standards across all output
- Integrate into the production workflow efficiently
What You’ll Get
- Full-time stable role
- Creative involvement in product development
- Growth-focused environment
- Opportunity to contribute directly to the direction of the business
- Performance-based incentives for strong contributors
- Long-term growth opportunities as the business expands
We believe if the business grows properly, the team responsible for building it should grow with it.
Rare concept these days. Usually businesses want loyalty while paying people like expired yoghurt coupons.
Work Structure
- Full-time role
- Weekend availability required
- Early starts required
- Fast-paced production environment
- Hands-on operational role
Intellectual Property
All recipes, product designs, systems, processes, and materials created during employment remain the property of the business.
These materials must not be reproduced, shared, or used outside the business without written permission.
Confidentiality
All business information including recipes, operational systems, financial information, production methods, and processes must remain confidential at all times.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 – $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Free drinks
- Free food
- Professional development assistance
- Profit sharing
Work Location: In person
