Cake Finisher Jobs in Colorado

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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Full Time Bakery Cake Decorator

  • Boulder, CO
  • 2 hours ago
  • Boulder, CO
  • 2 hours ago

Required Years of Experience 2 years Job Details As a Bakery Decorator, you'll be responsible for all duties related to creating and decorating cakes, tarts, pastries, and special-order items....

Baker

  • Pueblo, CO
  • 20 hours ago
  • Pueblo, CO
  • 20 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...

Cake Decorator

  • Fraser, CO
  • 1 day ago
  • Fraser, CO
  • 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...

Baker

  • Longmont, CO
  • 2 days ago
  • Longmont, CO
  • 2 days ago

Now Hiring: Experienced Baker Were looking for a skilled and passionate Baker to join our team! If you love creating delicious baked goods and thrive in a fast-paced kitchen, wed love to hear from...

Overnight Baker/Dough Production Fudmill Now Hiring

  • Denver, CO
  • 2 days ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 2 days ago

Culinary Agents is working with the team at Fudmill to connect them with talented hospitality professionals. Fudmill - Now Hiring: Overnight Baker/Dough Production Click here to learn more & apply...

Bakery/Cake Decorator

  • Montrose, CO
  • 2 days ago
  • Montrose, CO
  • 2 days ago

decorating experience - Ability to handle stressful situations - Knowledge of basic math - Effective communication skills Desired - Second language: speaking, reading and/or writing...

Overnight Baker/Dough Production

  • Denver, CO
  • 2 days ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 2 days ago

Required Years of Experience 2 years Job Details Overnight Baker & Dough Production Fudmill Bakery Fudmill Hours: 10 PM 6 AM Compensation: Based on experience Fudmill is looking for a skilled and...

Baker II

  • Englewood, CO
  • 2 days ago
  • Englewood, CO
  • 2 days ago

Brand: Einstein Bros. Bagels Breakfast with us, and dinner with your loved ones! At Einstein Bros. Bagels, we believe in the bagel, and we've been baking bagels fresh daily since 1995. We believe...

Baker

  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 6 days ago
  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 6 days ago

Brand: Einstein Bros. Bagels Breakfast with us, and dinner with your loved ones! At Einstein Bros. Bagels, we believe in the bagel, and weve been baking bagels fresh daily since 1995. We believe...

(USA) Cake Decorator

  • Eldorado Springs, CO
  • 6 days ago
  • Eldorado Springs, CO
  • 6 days ago

Cake Decorating Primary Location... 9601 Grant St, Thornton, CO 80229-2155, United States of America...

(USA) Cake Decorator

  • Thornton, CO
  • 6 days ago
  • Thornton, CO
  • 6 days ago

Cake Decorating Primary Location... 9601 Grant St, Thornton, CO 80229-2155, United States of America...

Cake Decorator

  • Lakewood, CO
  • 6 days ago
  • Lakewood, CO
  • 6 days ago

Id : 571915, Title : Cake Decorator, Category : Retail, Store Ops, RequisitionType : High Volume - Retail, JobGrade : null, RequisitionId : ...609, ExternalPostedStartDate : 2025-02-24T21:19:23...

Bakery/Cake Decorator Un

  • Denver, CO
  • 6 days ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 6 days ago

QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Ability to handle stressful situations Effective communication skills Knowledge of basic math Current food handlers permit once employed Desired Bakery/Cake Decorating experience...

Cake Decorator

  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 7 days ago
  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 7 days ago

Cake Decorating Primary Location... 4385 Venetucci Boulevard, Colorado Springs, CO 80906-4049, United States of America...

Bakery/Cake Decorator

  • Avon, CO
  • 8 days ago
  • Avon, CO
  • 8 days 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:...

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Salary for Cake Finisher Jobs in Colorado

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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


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