Cake Finisher Jobs in South Dakota

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

  • Rapid City, SD
  • 6 days ago
  • Rapid City, SD
  • 6 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...

(USA) Cake Decorator

  • Rapid City, SD
  • 7 days ago
  • Rapid City, SD
  • 7 days ago

Cake Decorating Primary Location... 925 Eglin St, Rapid City, SD 57701-6962, United States of America...

Baker

  • Yankton, SD
  • 9 days ago
  • Yankton, SD
  • 9 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

  • Rapid City, SD
  • 12 days ago
  • Rapid City, SD
  • 12 days ago

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....

Baker and Packager Associate

  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 13 days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 13 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...

Bakery Manager

  • Rapid City, SD
  • 14 days ago
  • Rapid City, SD
  • 14 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,...

Baker

  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 17 days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 17 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

  • Pringle, SD
  • 29 days ago
  • Pringle, SD
  • 29 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 FT

  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 30+ days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 30+ days ago

Cake Decorating Primary Location... 3201 S Louise Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57106-0704, United States of America...

Baker (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Rapid City, SD
  • 90+ days ago
  • Rapid City, SD
  • 90+ days ago

Job Summary Summary: Prepares baked goods according to recipes and production specifications....

Restaurant & Bakery Baker

  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 60+ days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 60+ days ago

CyHawk Hospitality, Inc., franchisee for Perkins Restaurant and Bakery is now hiring Bakers for our Perkins Restaurant in Sioux Falls on the East side by Menards. Stop in any time to apply at:...

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Salary for Cake Finisher Jobs in South Dakota

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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


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