Cake Finisher Jobs in New Jersey

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.

1-15 of 41 Jobs

Baker

  • Livingston, NJ
  • 6 hours ago
  • Livingston, NJ
  • 6 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...

Bakery Manager - Nothing Bundt Cakes

  • Cherry Hill, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Cherry Hill, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Bonus based on performance Competitive salary Employee discounts Opportunity for advancement Paid time off At Nothing Bundt Cakes, the Bakery Manager keeps the...

Baker and Packager Associate

  • Freehold, NJ
  • 3 days ago
  • Freehold, NJ
  • 3 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

  • Browns Mills, NJ
  • 3 days ago
  • Browns Mills, NJ
  • 3 days ago

CAKE DECORATOR 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...

Bakery Cake Decorator - Part Time

  • Morristown, NJ
  • 4 days ago
  • Morristown, NJ
  • 4 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

  • Hammonton, NJ
  • 4 days ago
  • Hammonton, NJ
  • 4 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

  • Boonton, NJ
  • 5 days ago
  • Boonton, NJ
  • 5 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

  • Ringwood, NJ
  • 8 days ago
  • Ringwood, NJ
  • 8 days ago

Cake Decorating Primary Location... 300 N Galleria Dr, Middletown, NY 10941-3036, United States of America...

Baker

  • Newark, NJ
  • 9 days ago
  • Newark, NJ
  • 9 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 and Packager Associate

  • Secaucus, NJ
  • 12 days ago
  • Secaucus, NJ
  • 12 days ago

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 through follow...

Cake Decorator - Full Time

  • West Orange, NJ
  • 12 days ago
  • West Orange, NJ
  • 12 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 - Part Time

  • Morristown, NJ
  • 13 days ago
  • Morristown, NJ
  • 13 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

  • Teterboro, NJ
  • 15 days ago
  • Teterboro, NJ
  • 15 days ago

Cake Decorator 3.4 3.4 out of 5 stars 1 Teterboro Landing Drive, Teterboro, NJ 07608 Hourly Wage: $21 - $34 per/hour The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage...

Pizza Baker

  • Clifton, NJ
  • 15 days ago
  • Clifton, NJ
  • 15 days ago

Pizza Baker Stew Leonard's - 3.7 Clifton, NJ Job Details Full-time $16.50 - $18.00 an hour 11 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Vision insurance Life insurance...

Baker

  • Mount Laurel, NJ
  • 16 days ago
  • Mount Laurel, NJ
  • 16 days ago

Our Mt. Laurel location will be baking soon! Come be part of the opening team! We're hiring for all positions, full and part time. Scheduling is flexible and no experience is necessary for most...

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Salary for Cake Finisher Jobs in New Jersey

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Highest Education Level

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


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