Artisan Cake Decorator

Heriot's Bakery in Slough is seeking a talented and creative Cake Decorator to join our team. We are looking for someone passionate about baking and skilled in designing and decorating high-quality cakes. Working closely with our pastry team, you will help produce beautifully finished cakes and pastries that uphold our bakery's well-known standards of quality, creativity, and presentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Decorate and finish cakes, cupcakes, pastries, and specialty items according to company standards and customer specifications.
• Create visually appealing designs using buttercream, fondant, piping techniques, modelling, writing, and decorative elements.
• Work creatively to produce both classic and bespoke designs for events such as birthdays, weddings, and seasonal occasions.
• Prepare, colour, and maintain icing, fillings, and decorative materials as required.
• Ensure products are consistent in quality, portioning, and presentation.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and hygienic workstation in line with food safety regulations.
• Assist with managing order timelines, communicating with the team to meet deadlines.
• Monitor stock levels of decorating materials and report when replenishment is needed.
• Collaborate with the bakery team to develop new cake designs or seasonal offerings.

Skills & Experience

• Minimum 1 year experience working in a bakery or patisserie environment (required).
• Previous experience in cake decorating, pastry work, or a similar creative bakery role.
• Strong artistic ability with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident in using buttercream, fondant, and a range of decorating tools and techniques.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced bakery environment.
• Strong time-management skills and ability to prioritise tasks.
• Passion for delivering beautifully finished, high-quality products.

Why Join Us

• Be part of a friendly, supportive, and professional bakery team.
• Opportunities for ongoing training and skill development.
• A chance to contribute to a bakery known for its craftsmanship, creativity, and customer satisfaction.
• Work in an environment where creativity and quality are valued.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Sick pay

Work Location: In person