Cake Finisher Jobs in Washington

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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Baker

  • Zillah, WA
  • 11 hours ago
  • Zillah, WA
  • 11 hours ago

Baker Category:Skilled Trade Location:Zillah, WA 98953 Pay:$16.66 Hourly Posted:2 days ago Status:Open Description Baker Unleash your inner pastry artist! Company Profile Since the '70s, we have...

Baker for British Bakery

  • Redmond, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Redmond, WA
  • 1 day ago

Experienced baker wanted for long established Bakery in Redmond. Make scones daily, Bread and all sorts of tarts and pastries. Just Three days a week Friday, Saturday and Sunday. We can be...

Baker

  • Olympia, WA
  • 3 days ago
  • Olympia, WA
  • 3 days ago

Id : 577900, Title : Baker, Category : Retail, Store Ops, RequisitionType : High Volume - Retail, JobGrade : null, RequisitionId : ...803, ExternalPostedStartDate : 2025-03-17T22:04:03 00:00,...

Cake Decorator

  • Burlington, WA
  • 3 days ago
  • Burlington, WA
  • 3 days ago

Id : 578140, Title : Cake Decorator, Category : Retail, Store Ops, RequisitionType : High Volume - Retail, JobGrade : null, RequisitionId : ...998, ExternalPostedStartDate : 2025-03-18T17:15:40...

baker - Store# 22344 Starbucks Reserve & Roastery - Seattle, WA

  • Seattle, WA
  • 3 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 3 days ago

Now Brewing: baker, Starbucks Reserve & Roastery Job Summary and Mission This position contributes to success of the Reserve & Roastery locations by leveraging culinary leadership and expertise to...

Overnight Baker

  • Leavenworth, WA
  • 3 days ago
  • Leavenworth, WA
  • 3 days ago

Id : 574581, Title : Overnight Baker, Category : Retail, Store Ops, RequisitionType : High Volume - Retail, JobGrade : null, RequisitionId : ...401, ExternalPostedStartDate : 2025-03-06T00:56:23...

Assistant Baker

  • Tukwila, WA
  • 3 days ago
  • Tukwila, WA
  • 3 days ago

The Nothing Bundt Cakes (NbC) Assistant Baker partners with the Baker to ensure that cakes of the highest quality are consistently created for our guests and contributes to superior service by...

Now Brewing: baker, Starbucks Reserve & Roastery Job Summary and Mission This position contributes to success of the Reserve & Roastery locations by leveraging culinary leadership and expertise to...

Cake Decorator

  • Burlington, WA
  • 4 days ago
  • Burlington, WA
  • 4 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...

$19 - Pizza Dough Baker

  • Vancouver, WA
  • 5 days ago
  • Vancouver, WA
  • 5 days ago

$19 - Pizza Dough Baker Ranch Pizza Vancouver ranchpdx KITCHEN FULL-TIME 19-27/HR + TIPS VANCOUVER $19/hr + tips! The Pizza Dough Baker is responsible for producing large volume pizza dough,...

Production Baker

  • Seattle, WA
  • 5 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 5 days ago

Production Baker Moonrise Bakery moonrise-bakery KITCHEN FULL-TIME 26-26.5/HR SEATTLE Full Time and Part Time Available! Production Baker Queen Anne, Seattle, WA Flexible Availability Needed! The...

Baker

  • Seattle, WA
  • 5 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 5 days ago

Baker Bloom Bistro & Grocery KITCHEN FULL-TIME 21-25/HR + TIPS SEATTLE Baker, Dough Maker, Bagel Former We are looking to add a baker onto our team. Part time & full time hours available. We make...

Baker

  • Seattle, WA
  • 5 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 5 days ago

Baker Dingfelders Delicatessen Dingfelders KITCHEN PART-TIME 23-32/HR + TIPS SEATTLE Breads, Pastry, Cakes, Cookies, Recipe developement, keen understanding of baking procedures. The ideal...

Bread Bakers! (No Evening Shifts, A/C Bakery Dept, Full Benefits Package, PTO) Farine Bakery & Cafe farinecafe Willing to move? This employer is looking for you. KITCHEN FULL-TIME 20-25/HR...

Baker

  • Colville, WA
  • 5 days ago
  • Colville, WA
  • 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...

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Salary for Cake Finisher Jobs in Washington

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Cake Finishers in Washington offer the following education background
Associate's Degree
27.0%
High School or GED
25.8%
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 Washington
Less than 1 year
62.9%
2-4 years
16.5%
None
15.6%
1-2 years
5.1%


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