Cake Finisher Jobs in Texas

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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Assistant Bakery Manager - Duncanville, TX

  • Duncanville, TX
  • 6 hours ago
  • Duncanville, TX
  • 6 hours ago

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Maintains an atmosphere of enthusiastic customer awareness with an emphasis on providing fast and friendly Customer Service. Assists customers by making product...

Cake Decorator

  • Dallas, TX
  • 6 hours ago
  • Dallas, TX
  • 6 hours 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

  • San Antonio, TX
  • 7 hours ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 7 hours ago

Cake Decorating Primary Location... 3150 Sw Military Dr, San Antonio, TX 78224-1038, United States of America...

Assistant Bakery Manager

  • Mabank, TX
  • 15 hours ago
  • Mabank, TX
  • 15 hours ago

Job Summary Ensures baked goods are prepared and displayed in accordance with Company standards....

(USA) Cake Decorator

  • College Station, TX
  • 23 hours ago
  • College Station, TX
  • 23 hours ago

Cake Decorating Primary Location... 1405 Earl Rudder Fwy S, College Station, TX 77845-6033, United States of America...

Bakery Manager - Irving TX

  • Irving, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Irving, TX
  • 1 day ago

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Maintains an atmosphere of enthusiastic customer awareness with an emphasis on providing fast and friendly Customer Service. Assists customers by making product...

Cake Decorator

  • Rio Bravo, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Rio Bravo, TX
  • 1 day ago

Hourly Wage: $17 - $30 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...

Cake Decorator

  • Garland, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Garland, TX
  • 1 day ago

Id : 588993, Title : Cake Decorator, Category : Retail, Store Ops, RequisitionType : High Volume - Retail, JobGrade : null, RequisitionId : ...936, ExternalPostedStartDate : 2025-04-23T12:35:23...

Baker

  • Leander, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Leander, TX
  • 1 day ago

Id : 589388, Title : Baker, Category : Retail, Store Ops, RequisitionType : High Volume - Retail, JobGrade : null, RequisitionId : ...380, ExternalPostedStartDate : 2025-04-24T15:37:37 00:00,...

Buda Bakery - Food Service Rep - Part-Time

  • Buda, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Buda, TX
  • 1 day ago

Responsibilities H-E-B needs energetic and motivated Partners willing to work hard and have fun while making our Customers feel welcome. No matter what background you bring, or where you are in...

Manvel Bakery - Baker/Fryer - Part-Time

  • Manvel, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Manvel, TX
  • 1 day ago

goods daily - Ensures quality control of all products before sending to sales floor - Ensures baked / fried product reaches the showcase and tables at prescribed times Food Service: - Prepares, packages...

Mission 03 Cake Decorator - Part-Time, Experience required

  • Mission, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Mission, TX
  • 1 day ago

Responsibilities H-E-B needs energetic and motivated Partners willing to work hard and have fun while making our Customers feel welcome. No matter what background you bring, or where you are in...

Cake Decorator

  • North Richland Hills, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • North Richland Hills, TX
  • 1 day ago

custom high level cake decorating Welcoming and helpful attitude toward all guests and other team members Ability to communicate on multiple frequency devices and operate handheld scanners, and other...

Bakery/Lead Cake Decorator

  • Wylie, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Wylie, TX
  • 1 day ago

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

Cake Decorator

  • Cleburne, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Cleburne, TX
  • 2 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...

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Salary for Cake Finisher Jobs in Texas

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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


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