Baker

About the Role

BoffoCakes is looking for a creative, skilled, and detail-oriented Cake Decorator & Fondant Artist who specialises in customised cakes, designer cakes, and intricate cake decorations.

We are looking for someone with strong artistic skills, a good eye for detail, and the ability to transform creative concepts into beautifully finished cakes. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in fondant modelling, 3D cake decorations, character modelling, and customised cake designs.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, decorate, and finish customised cakes according to client requirements and reference images.
• Create intricate fondant decorations, including figurines, characters, flowers, bows, and other decorative elements.
• Prepare and execute 2D and 3D fondant models with precision and attention to detail.
• Work on themed cakes, birthday cakes, celebration cakes, and other designer cake orders.
• Create realistic edible decorations, including buildings, vehicles, cartoon characters, animals, and other customised structures.
• Handle fondant covering, tiered cake finishing, sharp edges, smooth surfaces, and clean detailing.
• Work with buttercream, whipped cream, ganache, and other cake finishing materials.
• Execute intricate piping, text work, decorative borders, and finishing touches.
• Interpret customer briefs and reference photographs to achieve the desired design.
• Ensure decorations are structurally stable, neatly finished, and suitable for transport.
• Maintain consistency in quality, presentation, and timely completion of orders.
• Maintain proper hygiene, organisation, and care of decorating tools and materials.

Skills & Requirements

• Practical experience in cake decorating and customised cake design. Willing freshers may also apply.
• Strong expertise in fondant modelling and sculpting.
• Good knowledge of fondant covering, shaping, colouring, texturing, and detailing.
• Ability to create neat, proportionate, and visually appealing edible figurines and decorative elements.
• Good artistic sense, creativity, patience, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work with reference images and recreate designs accurately.
• Knowledge of cake structures, tiered cakes, and 3D cake designs will be an advantage.
• Ability to manage multiple orders and meet deadlines without compromising quality.
• A portfolio of previous cake decoration and fondant work is preferred.