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

  • Lakewood, WA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Lakewood, WA
  • 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...

Production Baker 1 - Night

  • Seattle, WA
  • 15 hours ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 15 hours ago

The Baker 1 is responsible for learning to produce high quality artisan baked goods while maintaining efficiency and adhering FSMA requirements....

Cake Decorator

  • Lakewood, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Lakewood, WA
  • 1 day 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...

Bakery Manager-Spokane

  • Spokane, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Spokane, WA
  • 1 day ago

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities: Champions corporate and division customer service programs to meet or exceed division customer service goals. Plans, organizes and directs day-to-day...

Baker

  • Kennewick, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Kennewick, WA
  • 1 day ago

Id : 589479, Title : Baker, Category : Retail, Store Ops, RequisitionType : High Volume - Retail, JobGrade : null, RequisitionId : ...192, ExternalPostedStartDate : 2025-04-24T17:54:54 00:00,...

Cake Decorator

  • Newport, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Newport, WA
  • 1 day ago

Id : 589119, Title : Cake Decorator, Category : Retail, Store Ops, RequisitionType : High Volume - Retail, JobGrade : null, RequisitionId : ...752, ExternalPostedStartDate : 2025-04-23T17:29:01...

Bakery/Cake Decorator

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

Minimum Any retail experience Any bakery/cake decorating experience Ability to handle stressful situations Knowledge of basic math Effective communication skills Desired Second language: speaking, reading...

Cake Decorator

  • Lynnwood, WA
  • 4 days ago
  • Lynnwood, 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 pastries...

Baker

  • Lynnwood, WA
  • 4 days ago
  • Lynnwood, WA
  • 4 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...

Baker

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

Paul's Restaurant in Vancouver is looking for an experienced baker. We are looking for someone who can make deliciouse pies and cakes. We are setting up a new program of scratch made deserts....

Baker

  • Deer Park, WA
  • 5 days ago
  • Deer Park, WA
  • 5 days ago

Baker Yoke's Foods, Inc. - Deer Park, WA Posted: 4/25/2025 - Expires: 7/24/2025 Job ID: 288292313 Apply Now I have already applied Save Job Print Email Share Job Description Baker Deer Park, WA...

BLTC Morning Baker $27+ hr avg.

  • Port Townsend, WA
  • 6 days ago
  • Port Townsend, WA
  • 6 days ago

Year-round, part-time baking/kitchen prep job in an all organic scratch cafe. We are serious about coffee and organic food. We are located in downtown Port Townsend on the water and serve locals...

Cake Decorator Full Time

  • Marysville, WA
  • 6 days ago
  • Marysville, WA
  • 6 days ago

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

01589100-316-11033-Bakery Manager-0260WN-WP

  • Leavenworth, WA
  • 7 days ago
  • Leavenworth, WA
  • 7 days ago

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities: Champions corporate and division customer service programs to meet or exceed division customer service goals. Plans, organizes and directs day-to-day...

Baker

  • Olympia, WA
  • 8 days ago
  • Olympia, WA
  • 8 days ago

goods so that guests can have an exception dining experience....

Demographic Data for Washington

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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
27.1%
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 Washington
Less than 1 year
62.9%
2-4 years
16.5%
None
15.6%
1-2 years
5.1%


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