Cake Finisher Jobs in Michigan

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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Cake Decorator

  • Rochester Hills, MI
  • 5 hours ago
  • Rochester Hills, MI
  • 5 hours ago

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...

Baker II

  • Hillsdale, MI
  • 11 hours ago
  • Hillsdale, MI
  • 11 hours ago

Brand: Einstein Bros. Bagels Breakfast with us, and dinner with your loved ones! At Einstein Bros. Bagels, we believe in the bagel, and we've been baking bagels fresh daily since 1995. We believe...

Part Time Baker- 11:30am-8pm

  • Charlotte, MI
  • 1 day ago
  • Charlotte, MI
  • 1 day ago

Job Summary: Prepares all food for residents and personnel in facility maintaining high standards of quality food production and portion control. May assist with orientation and on-the-job...

Baker

  • Berkley, MI
  • 2 days ago
  • Berkley, MI
  • 2 days ago

Brand: Einstein Bros. Bagels Breakfast with us, and dinner with your loved ones! At Einstein Bros. Bagels, we believe in the bagel, and weve been baking bagels fresh daily since 1995. We believe...

Baker and Packager Associate

  • Holland, MI
  • 2 days ago
  • Holland, MI
  • 2 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,...

Associate 3, cake decorator

  • Davison, MI
  • 2 days ago
  • Davison, MI
  • 2 days ago

At SpartanNash, we deliver the ingredients for a better life through customer-focused innovation. We do this for our supply chain customers and U.S. military commissaries, retail store guests and,...

Bakery/Certified Cake Decorator

  • Shelby Township, MI
  • 2 days ago
  • Shelby Township, MI
  • 2 days ago

From one tiny Cincinnati grocery store more than a century ago, we've grown into what today is the nation's largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores in 35 states operating under 28 different names....

Store Baker - Full Time

  • Rochester Hills, MI
  • 3 days ago
  • Rochester Hills, MI
  • 3 days ago

Performs all duties related to preparing and baking products that are consistent with WFM quality standards. All Whole Foods Market Retail jobs require ensuring a positive company image by...

Doughnut Maker

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 4 days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 4 days ago

Since its founding in 1937, Krispy Kreme's focus has remained the same - making fresh doughnuts using our founder's original recipe. The brand's iconic Hot Light lets consumers know when doughnuts...

Bakery/Lead Cake Decorator

  • Grand Blanc, MI
  • 4 days ago
  • Grand Blanc, MI
  • 4 days ago

Answers customer or associate questions on the telephone or in person and provides information and assistance for any and all cake decorating orders....

Bakery Manager

  • Saint Joseph, MI
  • 6 days ago
  • Saint Joseph, MI
  • 6 days ago

At SpartanNash, we deliver the ingredients for a better life through customer-focused innovation. We do this for our supply chain customers and U.S. military commissaries, retail store guests and,...

(USA) Baker / Packager

  • Southfield, MI
  • 7 days ago
  • Southfield, MI
  • 7 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...

Bakery Cake Decorator

  • Marquette, MI
  • 7 days ago
  • Marquette, MI
  • 7 days ago

Apply Job Type Part-time Description We are seeking to hire a friendly, energetic, and helpful person to work in our Bakery Department as a Cake Decorator. This position requires someone with...

Cake Decorator

  • Waterford, MI
  • 9 days ago
  • Waterford, MI
  • 9 days ago

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

(USA) Cake Decorator

  • Southgate, MI
  • 9 days ago
  • Southgate, MI
  • 9 days ago

Cake Decorating Primary Location... 15700 Northline Rd, Southgate, MI 48195-2378, United States of America...

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Salary for Cake Finisher Jobs in Michigan

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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


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