Cake Finisher Jobs in Illinois

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 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...

5 AM Baker

  • Peoria, IL
  • 11 hours ago
  • Peoria, IL
  • 11 hours ago

Secondary Duties and Responsibilities Orders supplies and merchandise items for the department (except cake decorating items) as directed by the bakery manager....

Cake Decorator

  • Lisle, IL
  • 11 hours ago
  • Lisle, IL
  • 11 hours 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...

Cake Decorator

  • Northbrook, IL
  • 11 hours ago
  • Northbrook, IL
  • 11 hours ago

Cake Decorating Primary Location... 815 Clepper Ln, Cincinnati, OH 45245-1535, United States of America...

Cake Decorator

  • Peoria, IL
  • 14 hours ago
  • Peoria, IL
  • 14 hours ago

Cake Decorating Primary Location... 4100 W Willow Knolls Dr, Peoria, IL 61615-4405, United States of America...

baker, production - Starbucks Reserve Roastery - Chicago, IL

  • Chicago, IL
  • 18 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 18 hours ago

. + May be required to prepare baked goods for special diets Culture & Effective Communication + Set inspirational tone for partners by role modeling Starbucks Mission and Values....

Bakery/Cake Decorator

  • Palatine, IL
  • 18 hours ago
  • Palatine, IL
  • 18 hours ago

Minimum Any retail experience Any bakery/cake decorating experience Ability to handle stressful situations Knowledge of basic math Effective communication skills Desired - Second language: speaking,...

Cake Decorator

  • Bolingbrook, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Bolingbrook, IL
  • 1 day ago

Managing cake decorating station to include preparing icing's and following all sanitation procedures....

Bakery/Cake Decorator

  • Lake Zurich, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Lake Zurich, IL
  • 1 day ago

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

Cake Decorator

  • Penfield, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Penfield, IL
  • 1 day ago

Bake, produce, and package baked goods Provide incredible customer service and answer customer questions in a timely manner Ensure fresh and appealing displays by keeping cases and aisles clean and...

Baker

  • Elmwood Park, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Elmwood Park, IL
  • 3 days ago

PANERA CAFE ASSOCIATE: BAKER Want to work in a place where you can learn, laugh, be supported, be yourself and reach your goals? If so, then Panera is for you. We do everything possible to earn...

Baker

  • Chicago, IL
  • 6 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 6 days ago

We participate in E-Verify / Participamos en E-Verify PASTRY COOK JOB DESCRIPTION Pastry Cooks are r esponsiblefor assisting in the preparation, production and presentation of baked goods,pastries and...

Bakery Cake Decorator

  • Darien, IL
  • 6 days ago
  • Darien, IL
  • 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...

Baker

  • Quincy, IL
  • 6 days ago
  • Quincy, IL
  • 6 days ago

Secondary Duties and Responsibilities Orders supplies and merchandise items for the department (except cake decorating items) as directed by the bakery manager....

Baker

  • Rockford, IL
  • 6 days ago
  • Rockford, IL
  • 6 days ago

Guest Service: Is friendly and courteous to guests and assists them with baked goods. Knows and follows position responsibilities as they relate to just-in-time delivery....

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Salary for Cake Finisher Jobs in Illinois

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

Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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


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