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.
- Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace
- Tinton Falls, NJ
- 1 day ago
- Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace
- Tinton Falls, NJ
- 1 day ago
Ability to work independently or with other team members to solve problems, plan schedules, fulfill orders, and create amazing baked goods....
all baked goods are presented in an attractive and appetizing manner Collaborate with the culinary team on menu planning and dessert plating Adhere to portion control and quality standards Company...
CAKE DECORATORS & BAKERS - FULL & PART TIME!
- Graul's Market
- Towson, MD
- 1 day ago
- Graul's Market
- Towson, MD
- 1 day ago
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...
- Sunset Food Mart, Inc.
- Long Grove, IL
- 2 days ago
- Sunset Food Mart, Inc.
- Long Grove, IL
- 2 days ago
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...
- Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace
- North Babylon, NY
- 4 days ago
- Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace
- North Babylon, NY
- 4 days ago
We are actively seeking an Assistant Bakery Manager for our busy store located in North Babylon! High volume baking experienced and an eye for detail is required for this position. Our Assistant...
- Beezle Brands
- Frederick, MD
- 4 days ago
- Beezle Brands
- Frederick, MD
- 4 days ago
About Us: At Beezle Brands, we’re passionate about creating high-quality, consistent candy products that customers love. We’re currently looking for a full-time Candy Production Assistant to join...
- Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace
- Bohemia, NY
- 8 days ago
- Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace
- Bohemia, NY
- 8 days ago
At Uncle G's we take pride in our products and seek the best candidates to carefully craft our food and baked goods. We are seeking an experienced FT Bread Baker for our Sayville Store....
Bread Baker ( Early Morning Shift )
- Joe's Produce Gourmet Market
- Livonia, MI
- 9 days ago
- Joe's Produce Gourmet Market
- Livonia, MI
- 9 days ago
Equipment Care Perform nightly preventive maintenance: calibrate scales, clean refrigeration section and log equipment anomalies for maintenance follow-up What You Bring Professional bread-baking experience...
- Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace
- Bohemia, NY
- 13 days ago
- Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace
- Bohemia, NY
- 13 days ago
Decorating experience in addition experience working within a retail experience performing cake decorating Must be able to speak, read and understand the English language Requires an individual who...
Hourly Wage: $18 - $31 per/hour *The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly...
As a Bakery Decorator, you'll be responsible for all duties related to creating and decorating cakes, tarts, pastries, and special-order items. You'll use your artistic talents to build and finish...
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...
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....
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....
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...
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Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Cake Finisher positions.
Highest Education Level
Cake Finishers offer the following education backgroundQualifications / Skill Sets
The following top skills are often required or desired to land a Cake Finisher position
- Collaboration
- Military Background
- Reimbursement
- Long-Term Disability
- Wedding Cakes
- Fondant
- Portion Control
- Scratch Cooking
- Pastry Making
- Bread Baking
- Artisan Breads
- Chocolate
- Knife Skills
- Breakfast
- Baked Goods
- Fryer
- Dessert Making
- Cake Making
- Cake Decorating
- Food Handling
- Cookie Making
- Food Preparation
- Quality of Service
- Sanitation
- Baking
- Food Safety
- Ordering
- Merchandising
- Packaging
- Stocking
- Purchasing
- Retail
- Initiative
- Friendliness
- Events
- Mentoring
- Inventory Management
- Policy Development
- Team Building
- Multitasking
- English
- Regulations
- Problem Solving
- Teamwork
- Sales
- Organization
- Customer Service
- Scheduling
- Leadership
- Communication Skills
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