Job description Vintage Tea Emporium is seeking a highly skilled and creative Cake Decorator to join our team. This role involves producing visually exceptional and high-quality cakes for a range of customers, including bespoke celebration and event orders. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining excellent food safety standards and supporting a top-tier food hygiene rating. Responsibilities Design and decorate cakes for weddings, birthdays, and bespoke events to a high professional standard Produce a wide variety of cake styles, including intricate fondant work, buttercream finishes, and themed designs Work closely with customers to deliver tailored cake designs aligned with current trends Ensure all products meet premium presentation and quality expectations Maintain strict compliance with UK food hygiene and health & safety regulations Support kitchen operations, including preparation and baking when required Contribute to maintaining a 5-star Food Hygiene Rating standard Essential skills and experience Proven experience as a cake decorator or similar role Strong knowledge of both baking and cake decorating techniques (essential) Excellent understanding of current customer trends and ability to create in-demand designs Exceptional creativity with the ability to produce high-end, detailed cake designs Thorough knowledge of UK food hygiene and health & safety regulations (essential) Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively Ability to consistently deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment Strong attention to detail Desirable skills Experience in wedding or luxury celebration cake design Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2 or above) Experience working in high-demand or commercial kitchen environments Additional requirements Willingness to work across locations (Uttoxeter and/or Scottish Borders) Willingness to work on demand, including short notice requests and extended shifts Flexible approach to working hours, including weekends and peak periods