To be successful as a cake decorator, you should keep abreast of the latest styles, techniques, and trends in cake decoration. Ultimately, a top-notch cake decorator should be able to demonstrate creativity, attention to detail, and excellent customer service skills.

Cake Decorator Responsibilities:

• Consulting with customers to discuss desired cake designs and cake decorating ideas for specialty cakes.
• Designing and decorating cakes according to customers' specifications.
• Decorating regular bakery items according to established bakery standards.
• Assisting baking staff with the production of standard bakery items.
• Producing different kinds of icing, frosting, and cake fillings based on cake type and customer preferences.
• Ensuring that the display refrigerators are cleaned, polished, and fully stocked with cakes, pastries, and desserts.
• Taking inventory of baking and decorating supplies and ordering new stock as required.
• Cleaning and sanitizing all work areas and ovens as well as baking and decorating equipment.

Cake Decorator Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Proven baking and cake decorating experience.
• The ability to use various cake decorating instruments and tools.
• The ability to stand for extended periods.
• Detail-oriented.
• Artistic and creative.
• Basic numeracy skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Exceptional customer service skills.