Cake Sculpting Trainer

Role overview

Position and schedule

• The role is part-time, with flexible weekend classes, evening workshops, or scheduled group sessions.
• Work location is in person in Dubai.

Responsibilities

• Lead hands-on workshops in 3D cake carving, fondant and gum paste modeling, facial sculpting, and hand-painted details.
• Teach safe, food-grade internal support systems and armatures for complex sculptures.
• Prepare lesson projects, worksheets, and tool lists for beginner through advanced students.
• Coordinate preparation of class materials and tools with studio staff.
• Mentor students with constructive feedback and help resolve sculpting challenges.

Requirements

• Proven custom cake-sculpting or sugar-artist experience and a portfolio showing advanced figure modeling and 3D cake carving.
• Mastery of fondant, gum paste, modeling chocolate, marzipan, and Rice Krispies Treats.
• Strong understanding of human and animal anatomy, facial proportions, and expressions.
• Experience with airbrushing, hand-painting, and dust-shading techniques.
• Knowledge of food safety for internal structural supports, including dowels, rods, PVC, and wire frames.
• Teaching, workshop, or mentoring experience in pastry or visual arts is preferred.
• Strong communication, patience, enthusiasm, and time-management skills.

Compensation

• The description states pay from AED 200 per day and also says pay is per class hour or workshop session.

Benefits and working conditions

• Flexible hours may suit cake artists or bakery owners seeking supplementary income.
• Trainers may propose custom workshop projects and use studio facilities and tools for preparation.