Cake Finisher Jobs in Colorado

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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Bakery/Cake Decorator

  • Aspen, CO
  • 7 hours ago
  • Aspen, CO
  • 7 hours ago

decorating experience - Ability to handle stressful situations - Knowledge of basic math - Effective communication skills Desired - Second language: speaking, reading and/or writing ABOUT US Based...

Cake Decorator

  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 22 hours ago
  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 22 hours ago

A Day in the Life: As a Cake Decorator, no one day is ever the same. You will use your artistic and creative design skills to put the icing on the cake on beautifully decorated cakes and pastries...

Baker and Packager Associate

  • Grand Junction, CO
  • 22 hours ago
  • Grand Junction, CO
  • 22 hours ago

... Do you have a knack for helping people, following recipes and organization? Our Bakery/Packager associates prepare fresh baked items daily for our members through follow recipes and wrapping,...

Assistant Bakery Manager

  • Grand Junction, CO
  • 1 day ago
  • Grand Junction, CO
  • 1 day ago

Job Introduction Do you enjoy preparing and baking cookies, bread, and muffins using proven ingredients and recipes? Does working in a professional kitchen excite you? Do you have a passion for...

Head Baker Full Time

  • Estes Park, CO
  • 1 day ago
  • Estes Park, CO
  • 1 day ago

PURPOSE: As a Head Baker, no one day is ever the same at Albertsons Safeway. In our Bakery where delicious breads, cookies and pastries, fancy desserts are made and cakes are decorated, you can...

Baker

  • Centennial, CO
  • 2 days ago
  • Centennial, CO
  • 2 days ago

Job Introduction Do you enjoy preparing and baking cookies, bread, and muffins using proven ingredients? Does working in a professional kitchen excite you? Do you have a passion for delivering an...

Baker - Vegan and GF Bakery

  • Fort Collins, CO
  • 3 days ago
  • Fort Collins, CO
  • 3 days ago

Tasty Harmony in downtown Fort Collins is looking for our new baker. We are looking for someone who can work shorter early shifts about four times a week for a total of 15-20 hours/week. We...

Baker

  • Fort Collins, CO
  • 3 days ago
  • Fort Collins, CO
  • 3 days ago

A Day in the Life: As a Baker, no one day is ever the same. To truly be successful in the position, you will be passionate about baking breads, cookies, and pastries, as well as producing fancy...

(USA) Cake Decorator

  • Timnath, CO
  • 3 days ago
  • Timnath, CO
  • 3 days ago

Cake Decorating Primary Location... 1200 E Eisenhower Blvd, Loveland, CO 80537-3924, United States of America...

(USA) Cake Decorator

  • Loveland, CO
  • 4 days ago
  • Loveland, CO
  • 4 days ago

Cake Decorating Primary Location... 1200 E Eisenhower Blvd, Loveland, CO 80537-3924, United States of America...

Head Baker - Full Time - Safeway

  • Lakewood, CO
  • 4 days ago
  • Lakewood, CO
  • 4 days ago

PURPOSE: As a Head Baker, no one day is ever the same at Albertsons Safeway. In our Bakery where delicious breads, cookies and pastries, fancy desserts are made and cakes are decorated, you can...

Assistant Baker

  • Thornton, CO
  • 4 days ago
  • Thornton, CO
  • 4 days ago

Bread Baking shifts start around 11 am - 7 pm, plus a shift on Sunday (when the store is closed)....

Baker

  • Denver, CO
  • 6 days ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 6 days ago

Hillstone Restaurant is currently seeking an experienced bread baker available for early morning hours.We are searching for friendly, energetic, highly-motivated individuals who will thrive in a...

Cake Decorator - Full Time

  • Boulder, CO
  • 6 days ago
  • Boulder, CO
  • 6 days ago

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...

Cake Decorator

  • Parker, CO
  • 8 days ago
  • Parker, CO
  • 8 days ago

Hourly Wage: $21 - $34 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...

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Salary for Cake Finisher Jobs in Colorado

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Cake Finishers in Colorado 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 in Colorado
Less than 1 year
62.9%
2-4 years
16.5%
None
15.6%
1-2 years
5.1%


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