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Since 1982, La Rose Specialty Foods & Fine Italian Bakery (www.larosebakery.com (http://www.larosebakery.com/) ) in Milton has been serving our community and surrounding areas with freshly baked from scratch breads, pastries, cookies and cakes as well as offering full-service deli counter, hot table for lunch, catering services, espresso bar, selection of cheeses from around the world, fresh produce and specialty grocery items. We are still family owned and operated and put our heart and soul into everything we do and create. We love what we do and all of our amazing customers. About the Role We are looking for a creative, reliable, and detail-oriented Cake Decorator & Pastry Specialist to join our team full-time in Milton. Candidates must be available to work on the weekends and to start work at 6:00am. The range of pay starts at $21.00/hour (and may be more depending on level and years of experience). In this role, you will be responsible for creating and decorating cakes, pastries, and other baked goods for our customers. You will bring creativity and attention to detail to custom orders while also helping with the day-to-day production and presentation of our bakery products. This is a hands-on position that is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced retail bakery and takes pride in creating products that look as good as they taste. Key Responsibilities: * Decorate cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and other specialty desserts according to customer orders and bakery standards. * Prepare and finish a variety of pastries, desserts, and baked goods. * Create custom cake designs, including writing, piping, borders, flowers, and other decorations. * Follow recipes, portion specifications, and decorating guidelines consistently. * Prepare fillings, icings, frostings, creams, and other decorating components. * Assist with baking and pastry production as required. * Review customer orders carefully to ensure accuracy, including flavours, colours, designs, sizes, and special instructions. * Ensure completed orders are properly labelled, packaged, and ready for customer pickup. * Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work area in accordance with food safety requirements. * Properly clean and care for decorating tools, equipment, and work surfaces. * Monitor inventory of decorating and pastry supplies and advise the Department Manager of items that need to be replenished. * Assist with displaying and merchandising products. * Provide friendly and professional service when interacting with customers regarding custom orders. * Work cooperatively with other pastry team members to meet production and customer deadlines. * Follow all company policies and food safety procedures. * Perform other related duties as required. Qualifications & Skills: * Previous experience in cake decorating, pastry, baking, or a related field. * Strong cake decorating and piping skills. * Creativity and an eye for colour, detail, and presentation. * Ability to follow recipes and instructions accurately. * Good attention to detail and organizational skills. * Ability to work efficiently while maintaining quality and accuracy. * Comfortable working in a fast-paced retail environment. * Good communication and customer service skills. * Ability to work independently as well as part of a team. * Ability to stand for extended periods and lift/move supplies as required. * Food Handler certification is an asset. * Formal pastry/baking education is an asset but not required where equivalent practical experience is demonstrated. If you are passionate about cake decorating and pastry and enjoy creating products that make our customers' special occasions even more memorable, we'd love to hear from you! While we appreciate all interest in the position, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. La Rose is an equal opportunity employer. If you require any accommodation to fully participate in our recruitment process, please let us know. This role uses AI-assisted tools to support initial screening.