Overview

Cupcake Paradise is looking for an experienced, creative, and detail-oriented Cake Decorator to join our team!

We specialize in custom cakes, cupcakes, vintage-style cakes, and celebration desserts, including vegan and gluten-free options.

The ideal candidate is confident working with buttercream, has excellent decorating skills, and is comfortable handling all aspects of daily bakery operations, including preparation, cleaning, dishwashing, and maintaining an organized workspace.

Key Responsibilities

Cake Decorating & Production

- Decorate custom cakes, cupcakes, vintage-style cakes, heart cakes, slab cakes, and other specialty desserts.
- Create detailed buttercream designs, including vintage piping, borders, rosettes, and decorative finishes.
- Fill, stack, crumb coat, and finish cakes to a professional standard.
- Accurately recreate cake designs from customer reference photos.
- Prepare buttercream, mix colours, and organize decorating supplies.
- Complete orders efficiently while maintaining consistency and quality.

Food Safety & Dietary Requirements
- Understand and follow procedures for vegan, gluten-free, and other dietary-specific products.
- Prevent cross-contact through proper ingredient handling, equipment separation, cleaning, and sanitization.
- Follow bakery food safety and hygiene standards.

Cleaning & General Bakery Duties
- Wash dishes, mixing bowls, utensils, piping tools, trays, and other bakery equipment.
- Clean and sanitize workstations, counters, and decorating equipment throughout the day.




- Maintain a clean, organized, and hygienic production area.
- Assist with general bakery preparation, restocking, and daily opening or closing duties.
- Work collaboratively with the team to ensure smooth daily operations.

Requirements
- Previous professional cake decorating experience required.
- Strong buttercream decorating and piping skills, particularly vintage-style cakes.
- Ability to work efficiently and independently in a fast-paced bakery.
- Understanding of vegan and gluten-free requirements, allergen awareness, and cross-contact prevention.
- Strong attention to detail, cleanliness, and organization.
- Willingness to participate in all bakery duties, including dishwashing and cleaning.
- Reliable, punctual, and able to manage multiple orders and deadlines.
- Ability to follow instructions and work well with a team.
- Availability for part time shifts, including weekends when required.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for a decorator who takes pride in both their creativity and their workspace. This is a hands-on bakery position where decorating, preparation, cleaning, and teamwork are all essential parts of the job.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume along with photos or a portfolio of cakes you have personally decorated, particularly buttercream cakes, vintage cakes, and cupcakes.

Applications with relevant professional experience and decorating portfolios will be preferred.

Pay: $17.60 per hour

Work Location: In person

📌 Cake Decorator (Toronto)
🏢 Cupcake Paradise
📍 Toronto