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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Oteris bakery

Cake Decorator

Job Responsibilities: Create stunning and delicious wedding cakes, birthday cakes, and other specialty cakes Decorate cakes using various techniques such as fondant, piping, and edible decorations Ensure...

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...

Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace

Baker

A little about us..... Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace, where every visit is a journey through the flavors of Italy! As the head destination for Italian groceries and delights, with 11 stores across...

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...

Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace

Cake Decorator

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...

Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace

Bread Baker

A little about us..... Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace, where every visit is a journey through the flavors of Italy! As the head destination for Italian groceries and delights, with 11 stores across...

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....

Bakery Manager Level V

  • Pawleys Island, SC
  • 8 days ago
  • Pawleys Island, SC
  • 8 days ago

It's an exciting time to join Lowes Foods! In addition to being part of a family-owned and growing company, we offer great pay and excellent benefits including Medical, Dental, and Vision, 401K...

Assistant Bakery Manager FT

  • Leland, NC
  • 10 days ago
  • Leland, NC
  • 10 days ago

To gain the skills, knowledge, and expertise to be considered a successful Bakery Department Manager. To supervise and ensure that Lowes Foods guest service, merchandising programs and...

Cake Decorator PT

  • Clayton, NC
  • 12 days ago
  • Clayton, NC
  • 12 days ago

To grow community through building guest loyalty and providing personal guest interactions that build genuine relationships with guests and result in a brand-aligned experience. Responsibilities:...

Bench - Assistant Bakery Manager FT

  • Southport, NC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Southport, NC
  • 30+ days ago

It's an exciting time to join Lowes Foods! In addition to being part of a family-owned and growing company, we offer great pay and excellent benefits including Medical, Dental, and Vision, 401K...

Apprentice Baker

  • Coulters, PA
  • 14 days ago
  • Coulters, PA
  • 14 days ago

Job Summary Our Apprentice Baker is a key player in making sure our pastries look and taste amazing. In addition to providing unparalleled guest service, you'll assist in creating beautiful and...

Baker

  • Allison Park, PA
  • 24 days ago
  • Allison Park, PA
  • 24 days ago

Job Summary Our Baker is a key player in making sure our Bakery products look and taste amazing. In addition to providing unparalleled guest service, you'll be responsible for using the best...

Apprentice Baker

  • Ambridge, PA
  • 24 days ago
  • Ambridge, PA
  • 24 days ago

Job Summary Our Apprentice Baker is a key player in making sure our pastries look and taste amazing. In addition to providing unparalleled guest service, you'll assist in creating beautiful and...

Baker's Assistant

  • Wexford, PA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Wexford, PA
  • 60+ days ago

Job Summary Our Apprentice Baker is a key player in making sure our pastries look and taste amazing. In addition to providing unparalleled guest service, you'll assist in creating beautiful and...

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...
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Dreaming of creating stunning cakes that leave everyone in awe? With our exclusive Cake Design training under the Paw Patrol theme, turn your dreams into reality and impress everyone with...

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Salary for Cake Finisher Jobs Nationwide

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireChefs research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Cake Finisher positions.



Highest Education Level

Cake Finishers offer the following education background
Associate's Degree
27.1%
High School or GED
25.6%
Bachelor's Degree
23.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
15.7%
Master's Degree
3.8%
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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