Vacancy for a Butter Cream Decorator at Hec Recruit, Lagos

Job Description

Create visually appealing and creative buttercream designs for cakes, cupcakes, and other baked goods, ensuring high-quality products that meet customer expectations.
Key Responsibilities

Cake Decorating: Decorate cakes, cupcakes, and other baked goods using buttercream frosting and various decorating techniques.
Design and Planning: Plan and design buttercream decorations, considering customer requests, theme, and occasion.
Buttercream Preparation: Prepare buttercream frosting, including mixing, coloring, and consistency adjustments.
Piping and Smoothing: Pipe borders, flowers, and other designs onto cakes and smooth out frosting to achieve a flawless finish.
Cake Assembly: Assemble and stack cakes, ensuring stability and evenness.
Quality Control: Inspect decorated cakes for quality, presentation, and accuracy.
Sanitation and Safety: Maintain a clean and sanitized workspace, adhering to health and safety regulations.
Educational Qualifications

Baking and Decorating Experience: 1+ year of experience in baking and decorating, preferably with buttercream frosting.
Formal Training: Formal training in baking, decorating, or a related field, such as a culinary arts program.
Certifications: Certifications, such as the Certified Cake Decorator (CCD) or the Certified Pastry Culinarian (CPC), are desirable.
Required Skills:

Buttercream Decorating Skills: Proficient in various buttercream decorating techniques, including piping, smoothing, and designing.
Creativity and Attention to Detail: High level of creativity and attention to detail to create visually appealing designs.
Communication Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work with customers, colleagues, and management.
Time Management: Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time, and meet deadlines.
Physical Stamina: Ability to stand for long periods, lift, and maneuver heavy cakes and equipment.
Working Conditions:

Bakery Environment: Work in a fast-paced bakery environment, with exposure to heat, noise, and baking equipment.
Physical Demands: Physical demands, including standing, lifting, and maneuvering heavy cakes and equipment.
Flexible Schedule: Flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and evenings, may be required