Cake Decorator – Part-Time
Unger's Market
Location: 1010 Gainsborough Road, London, ON
Job Type: Part-Time
Hours: 15–30 hours per week
Pay: $17.60 per hour
Department: Bakery
About Unger's Market
Unger's Market is a family-owned, neighbourhood market. We love our community and are intentional about growing to meet their growing needs.
We are looking for a creative and talented Cake Decorator to join our Bakery Team. This position is ideal for someone who has a passion for artistic design, enjoys working with their hands, and takes pride in creating beautiful and delicious cakes for our customers.
The successful candidate will have a strong creative eye, attention to detail, and the ability to bring customers' ideas and special occasions to life through cake design.
What You'll Do
- Decorate cakes, cupcakes, and other bakery products according to customer requests and Unger's Market standards.
- Create a variety of designs, including seasonal, themed, celebration, and custom cakes.
- Use icing, piping techniques, fondant, edible decorations, and other decorating materials to create attractive and professional designs.
- Work with customers and Bakery Team members to understand and fulfill custom cake orders.
- Provide creative input and recommendations to customers when appropriate.
- Ensure cakes are completed accurately and on time according to customer order specifications.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary cake decorating workspace.
- Properly store and care for decorating tools, equipment, and supplies.
- Assist with general Bakery duties and production as needed.
- Maintain high standards of quality, presentation, and attention to detail.
- Follow all food safety, sanitation, and workplace health and safety procedures.
- Work collaboratively with the Bakery Team to ensure smooth daily operations.
What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate is:
- Creative and artistically talented, with a strong eye for colour, design, and detail.
- Experienced or interested in cake decorating, baking, art, or another creative discipline.
- Able to translate ideas and designs into attractive finished products.
- Comfortable working with their hands and performing detailed work for extended periods.
- Organized, dependable, and able to manage multiple cake orders and deadlines.
- Able to work independently while also contributing positively to a team environment.
- Friendly and comfortable communicating with customers.
- Willing to learn and adapt to Unger's Market's decorating styles and standards.
- Able to maintain a clean and organized workspace.
Qualifications & Experience
- Previous cake decorating or bakery experience is an asset.
- Must have demonstrated creative ability and an artistic background.
- Experience in art, graphic design, baking, cake decorating, or a related creative field is preferred.
- An art, cake decorating, or baking design portfolio is preferred.
- Food handling experience is an asset.
- Training may be provided to the right candidate with strong artistic ability and a willingness to learn.
Schedule & Compensation
- 15–30 hours per week
- $17.60 per hour
- Part-time position
- Schedule may include weekdays, evenings, and weekends based on business needs.
Accessibility & Accommodation
Unger's Market welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all aspects of the selection process.
Unger's Market is committed to providing an accessible and inclusive hiring process. If you require an accommodation due to a disability or medical need, please let us know when contacted for an interview so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
Why Join Unger's Market?
At Unger's Market, you're more than just an employee. You're part of a family-owned business that cares about our community and takes pride in the products and service we provide. As a Cake Decorator, you'll have the opportunity to use your creativity to help customers celebrate birthdays, weddings, holidays, and other special moments.
If you're creative, artistic, and passionate about turning great ideas into beautiful cakes, we'd love to meet you!
Apply today and become part of the Unger's Market team!
Pay: From $17.60 per hour
Benefits:
Flexible language requirement:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- London, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- food preparation: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
