Fondant Artist
Neeth Medappa Patissier and Chocolatier
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India3h agovia LinkedIn
Role: Fondant Artist
Location: MG Road, Bengaluru
Company: Neeth Medappa Patissier and Chocolatier
About the Role
A full-time, on-site role involving the design and creation of fondant decorations for custom cakes.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and create fondant decorations, including figurines, florals, and detailed cake toppers, according to client briefs and brand standards.
- Cover cakes with fondant.
- Sculpt and model decorative elements.
- Ensure clean, professional finishing on all cakes.
- Coordinate with the pastry team.
- Plan design layouts.
- Perform color-matching and texturing of fondant.
- Maintain tools and workstations.
- Adhere to food safety and hygiene standards.
- Support order preparation timelines.
- Organize materials.
- Contribute creative ideas for new designs and product offerings.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Strong skills in fondant work, including covering cakes, modeling, sculpting, and creating detailed decorative elements.
- Experience in cake artistry or patisserie.
- Good understanding of color theory, design composition, and visual aesthetics for cake decoration.
- Attention to detail and steady hand skills.
- Ability to execute intricate designs consistently.
- Knowledge of basic baking and pastry processes.
- Commitment to food safety and hygiene standards.
- Ability to work on-site full time.
- Ability to manage time effectively and meet production and delivery deadlines.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Openness to feedback and collaborative design work.
Qualifications
- Portfolio of custom cake designs or fondant work.
- Prior experience in a professional bakery, patisserie, or cake studio is preferred.
- Relevant training or certification in baking, pastry, or culinary arts is an advantage.