Cake Finisher Jobs in Hawaii

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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Up to $1000 Signing Bonus for AM Baker - Hoaloha Bake Shop

  • Lahaina, HI
  • 1 day ago
  • Lahaina, HI
  • 1 day ago

Hoaloha Bakeshop supports the Ohana of Businesses that include Old Lahaina Luau, Aloha Mixed Plate, Leoda's Kitchen & Pie Shop and Star Noodle. Our award-winning luau and favorite local...

Cake Decorator

  • Wailuku, HI
  • 7 days ago
  • Wailuku, HI
  • 7 days 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...

School Baker - Kalama Intermediate

  • Honolulu, HI
  • 8 days ago
  • Honolulu, HI
  • 8 days ago

Prepares mixes for and bakes bread, rolls, buns, biscuits, muffins, pizza crusts, wiener in a blanket, and other baked goods....

Baker

  • Kailua, HI
  • 10 days ago
  • Kailua, HI
  • 10 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...

Production Mixer/Baker

  • Waipahu, HI
  • 14 days ago
  • Waipahu, HI
  • 14 days ago

Description POSITION TITLE: NBP Production Mixer STATUS: Non-Exempt LOCATION: Napoleon's Bakery Plant POSITION SUMMARY: Reporting to the Napoleon Bakery Plant Manager or Assistant Manager, this...

(USA) Cake Decorator

  • Honolulu, HI
  • 16 days ago
  • Honolulu, HI
  • 16 days ago

Cake Decorating Primary Location... 750 Keeaumoku St, Honolulu, HI 96814-3014, United States of America...

School Baker - Kapolei Elementary

  • Kapolei, HI
  • 23 days ago
  • Kapolei, HI
  • 23 days ago

Prepares mixes for and bakes bread, rolls, buns, biscuits, muffins, pizza crusts, wiener in a blanket, and other baked goods....

School Baker - Kapunahala Elementary

  • Kaneohe, HI
  • 30+ days ago
  • Kaneohe, HI
  • 30+ days ago

Prepares mixes for and bakes bread, rolls, buns, biscuits, muffins, pizza crusts, wiener in a blanket, and other baked goods....

School Baker - Pukalani Elementary

  • Pukalani, HI
  • 30+ days ago
  • Pukalani, HI
  • 30+ days ago

Prepares mixes for and bakes bread, rolls, buns, biscuits, muffins, pizza crusts, wiener in a blanket, and other baked goods....

Baker and Packager Associate

  • Honolulu, HI
  • 30+ days ago
  • Honolulu, HI
  • 30+ days ago

What you'll do at Position Summary... Do you have a knack for helping people, following recipes and organization? Our Bakery/Packager associates prepare fresh baked items daily for our members...

Baker III - Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort

  • Wailea, HI
  • 30+ days ago
  • Wailea, HI
  • 30+ days ago

The gorgeous Waldorf Astoria Resort in Maui, Grand Wailea, is looking for a Baker III to join the Culinary team! Located on 40 acres of lush tropical gardens, this Forbes 4-Star, AAA 4-Diamond...

Baker and Packager Associate

  • Pearl City, HI
  • 30+ days ago
  • Pearl City, HI
  • 30+ days 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,...

Cake Decorator - Full Time

  • Kailua, HI
  • 60+ days ago
  • Kailua, HI
  • 60+ 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...

School Baker - Lahaina Intermediate

  • Lahaina, HI
  • 90+ days ago
  • Lahaina, HI
  • 90+ days ago

Prepares mixes for and bakes bread, rolls, buns, biscuits, muffins, pizza crusts, wiener in a blanket, and other baked goods....

School Baker - Puohala Elementary

  • Kaneohe, HI
  • 90+ days ago
  • Kaneohe, HI
  • 90+ days ago

Prepares mixes for and bakes bread, rolls, buns, biscuits, muffins, pizza crusts, wiener in a blanket, and other baked goods....

Demographic Data for Hawaii

Moving to Hawaii? Find some basic demographic data about Hawaii below.


Local
National
1,455,118
32,170

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Salary for Cake Finisher Jobs in Hawaii

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Highest Education Level

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


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