Cake Finisher Jobs

A Cake Finisher, also known as a Cake Decorator, is a highly skilled professional in the culinary industry who specializes in the meticulous art of cake decoration. They play a pivotal role in bakeries, patisseries, and restaurants by crafting visually stunning and delectable cakes. Their job involves applying icing, chocolate, and other confectionery delights onto cakes in diverse designs and patterns, creating both classic and custom cake designs. The Cake Finisher must have a keen eye for detail, creativity, steady hands for precision, and a good understanding of color theory and design principles.

Skills such as cake sculpting, piping, and working with different types of icing like fondant or buttercream are essential for a Cake Finisher. Familiarity with food hygiene and safety regulations is also necessary. No specific certifications are required for a Cake Finisher, although a degree in pastry arts or a related field and food handler's certification could be advantageous. A Cake Finisher is likely to have previously held roles such as a Bakery Assistant, where they would have acquired basic skills like mixing dough and baking under supervision. They may also have worked as a Pastry Cook, gaining experience in creating a range of baked goods and pastries, before specializing in cake finishing.

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Baker

Mancini’s Bakery is a family owned and operated wholesale bread bakery located in McKees Rocks Pennsylvania. We are searching for experienced Bakers, Baggers and candidates that are willing to...

CAKE DECORATORS & BAKERS - FULL & PART TIME!

CAKE DECORATORS- ($15.00-$20.00/hour) FULL & PART TIME POSITIONS (Full time/Health Benefits) · Experience should include: **At least 2 years of cake decorating experience, **Experience can be from grocery...

Bakery Manager / Pastry Chef

Manage pastry making/baking, inventory and purchasing for the department; Monitor quality of goods and service within the bakery department; Responsible for the department staff training, assignments...

Baker

  • Delafield, WI
  • 3 days ago
  • Delafield, WI
  • 3 days ago

$2000 Signing Bonus after 6 months in this position. We are looking for a positive, motivated multi tasker to be part of our high volume Bakery Department Team!! This person needs to be mature,...

What You'll Be Doing: Show off your bread baking, pastry making, and customer service skills to whip up top-notch products and modeling GREAT customer service....

Boise Co-op

Baker

Now Hiring: Baker Love baking from scratch? We’re looking for an experienced Baker to join our production bakery team. You’ll follow our house-made recipes, prep and bake tasty treats, and keep...

Great American Restaurants

Bakery Manager

Great American Restaurants has an award-winning collection of 15 restaurants and 3 bakeries in Northern Virginia and Maryland offering fantastic cuisine and plenty of fun. We have been named a Top...

Pastry Chef

  • Monroeville, PA
  • 5 days ago
  • Monroeville, PA
  • 5 days ago

Job Summary Our Cake Decorator is a key player in making sure our pastries look and taste amazing. In addition to providing unparalleled guest service, you'll create beautiful and delicious art...

Baker's Assistant

  • Wexford, PA
  • 19 days ago
  • Wexford, PA
  • 19 days ago

Understand all the ingredients and purpose of each used in manufacturing scratch baked goods. Assemble necessary baking ingredients to prepare for baking operation including all scratch recipes....

Experienced Cake Decorator

  • Evans City, PA
  • 21 days ago
  • Evans City, PA
  • 21 days ago

Job Summary Our Cake Decorator is a key player in making sure our pastries look and taste amazing. In addition to providing unparalleled guest service, you'll create beautiful and delicious art...

Apprentice Cake Decorator

  • Sewickley, PA
  • 21 days ago
  • Sewickley, PA
  • 21 days ago

Other main duties include providing training in all aspects of the Bakery Department including Clerk functions and Baker functions and focusing on cake decorating duties for someone with minimal or...

Apprentice Baker

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 23 days ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 23 days ago

Understand all the ingredients and purpose of each used in manufacturing scratch baked goods. Assemble necessary baking ingredients to prepare for baking operation including all scratch recipes....

Apprentice Baker

  • Coulters, PA
  • 23 days ago
  • Coulters, PA
  • 23 days ago

Understand all the ingredients and purpose of each used in manufacturing scratch baked goods. Assemble necessary baking ingredients to prepare for baking operation including all scratch recipes....

Assistant Cake Decorator

  • Cranberry Township, PA
  • 29 days ago
  • Cranberry Township, PA
  • 29 days ago

Other main duties include providing training in all aspects of the Bakery Department including Clerk functions and Baker functions and focusing on cake decorating duties for someone with minimal or...

Baker

  • Bakerstown, PA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Bakerstown, PA
  • 30+ days ago

Understand all the ingredients and purpose of each used in manufacturing scratch baked goods. Assist in maintaining Bakery backroom, cooler and freezer efficiency by unloading deliveries....

Cake Finisher Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Cake Logistics From Start to Finish
You may have mastered buttercream, but what about the other skills you need to run a successful cake decorating business? Join award-winning cake designer Rachael Teufel as she shares her...
Cake Decorating
Ready to sweeten up your skills? Explore the sugar art of cake decorating with Jenny McCoy as your expert guide. In this comprehensive beginner's class, you'll learn how to bake and construct a...
The Basics Of Cake
*UPDATED with brand new videos and recipes in 2024!* This course is designed for anyone who wants to perfect the taste and appearance of their cakes. It's packed with information that you'll find...

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Salary for Cake Finisher Jobs Nationwide

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Cake Finishers offer the following education background
Associate's Degree
27.1%
High School or GED
25.7%
Bachelor's Degree
23.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
15.6%
Master's Degree
3.7%
Some College
2.9%
Some High School
1.4%
Doctorate Degree
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Cake Finishers
Less than 1 year
62.9%
2-4 years
16.5%
None
15.6%
1-2 years
5.1%


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