We have a unique career opportunity for an experienced and energetic Pastry Chef/Cake Decorator who has a natural eye for fine detail and a love for baking, flavours,decorating & confectionery to a very high standard.

Our homely cake shop in the heart of Victoria Park, Cardiff, offers hand-crafted stylish buttercream cakes for any occasion. Day to day, we also offer fresh macarons and other sweet treats as perfect additions. With a selection of accompanying gifts in the shop, which revolve around our party/cake theme.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Let Them See Cake is a family owned business built on a love and passion for our craft, and we believe that a team that loves what they do is able to create magic and something special. We are looking for a Pastry Chef/Cake Decorator who identifies with the Let Them See Cake ethos and style, and will translate this through their work ethic, high standards and values. We are a small, close-knit team and we are looking for a positive, approachable personality with team spirit, can-do attitude and a strong sense of responsibility, professionalism and diligence.

At LTSC we are very proud of our cake collections and the team takes great joy in constantly creating new flavours and designs to complement and enhance our seasonal offering. Our cakes are not only renowned for their delicious taste but also for their exquisite handcrafted decorations, beautiful designs and high finishing standards. It’s to no surprise that they are always high in demand from customers of all ages.

WE OFFER:

• Full time, 3 month probationary contract (extension to permanent reviewed after 2 months)

• Competitive salary (hourly pay)

• 35 min hrs per week (most likely 40-43 hours) (Mon- Friday, between the hours of 7:30am to 4pm Weekends mostly off)

• 28 days holiday pro rata

• 20% off layer cakes and cupcakes

• A birthday cake on your birthday.

• The opportunity to join a wonderful team and learn new skills and helping a small independent business grow.

The ideal candidate must:

• Be dedicated to knowing our brand and product

• Ensure the products leaving our production are of the highest standard and quality

• Conduct themselves in a professional manner, even in stressful situations

• Be able to handle a high volume of orders coming in every day

• Be a team player – respectful and friendly to other team members. The success of the company depends on how well we all work together

• Be willing to learn and work hard

• Have excellent spoken and written communication skills

• Have experience in cake decorating (buttercream cakes, cupcakes, macarons, cookies etc.)

• Maintain and adhere to 5 star food hygiene standards (up to date level 2 food safety qualification desirable)

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £20,000.00-£23,000.00 per year

Benefits:

 

• Discounted or free food

• On-site parking

• Store discount

 

Schedule:

 

• 8 hour shift

• Monday to Friday

 

Ability to commute/relocate:

 

• Cardiff, CF11 8DJ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

 

Experience:

 

• Kitchen/Home Baking and Cake Decorating: 2 years (preferred)

 

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 20/10/2023

Reference ID: 3049

Expected start date: 01/11/2023