Cake decorator

*Company Overview* Market Fresh is Guelph?s premier independent gourmet grocer focused on local producers and products. We have been in operation for over 20 years and pride ourselves on offering exceptional customer service and quality food. Our full-service grocery store includes a scratch bakery, butcher shop, deli, commercial kitchen, Gourmet to Go Cafe, full kitchen, garden centre and giftware area. Market Fresh is a celebration of fine food?making us a destination shopping experience for community members and visitors. Our MF in the Community program seeks to raise awareness and funding for local not-for-profit programs and charities aligned to our mission to buy local, be local, support local. *Position Summary* The Cake Decorator is responsible for creating high-quality, beautifully finished cakes and specialty desserts that reflect Market Fresh's commitment to quality, craftsmanship, and exceptional customer experience. Working within our on-site scratch Bakery, this role focuses on decorating, finishing, presentation, and customer orders. This is a *high-volume production environment*, and the ideal candidate will be comfortable decorating a large number of cakes efficiently while maintaining consistent quality and attention to detail. Previous experience in a grocery store or high-volume retail bakery is a strong asset. We are seeking an experienced Cake Decorator with a minimum of 3 years of commercial cake decorating or bakery experience. The ideal candidate is creative, organized, reliable, and able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while taking pride in their work. *Job Structure* This is a full-time, hourly position. The work schedule includes weekends and holidays as required. Paid vacation accrual is provided at 4%. A health insurance plan is available after 6 months of full-time employment. Shifts are primarily daytime shifts beginning at approximately 8:00 a.m. *Responsibilities* * Decorate and finish a high volume of cakes and specialty desserts to Market Fresh quality standards. * Prepare cakes for retail display and customer orders, including custom designs and special requests. * Consistently execute a variety of decorating techniques, including piping, borders, writing, icing, and finishing details. * Work efficiently to meet daily production requirements and customer order deadlines. * Maintain consistency in product appearance, portioning, and presentation. * Ensure cakes and decorating materials are properly prepared, labelled, stored, and handled. * Keep the decorating area, equipment, and workstations clean, organized, and sanitary. * Follow food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety procedures at all times. * Collaborate with Bakery team members to prioritize production and fulfill customer orders. * Monitor inventory of decorating supplies and communicate when materials need to be replenished. * Provide friendly and professional service when assisting customers with cake orders and decorating requests. * Contribute to a positive, team-oriented work environment and support other Bakery duties as required. *Qualifications* *Education and Training* * Formal culinary or pastry/baking education is preferred. *Skills and Experience* * Minimum 3 years of professional experience in a commercial bakery, pastry shop, cake studio, or high-volume food production environment. * Demonstrated cake decorating experience is required. A portfolio or examples of previous work are considered an asset. * Strong knowledge of scratch baking, pastry production, cake finishing, and decorating techniques. * Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and maintain high standards in a fast-paced environment. * Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. * Professional, dependable, and committed to continuous improvement. * Interest in developing professionally and taking on increased responsibilities within the bakery department. * Ability to work early mornings, we