Cake Finisher Jobs in Mishawaka, IN

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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Pretzel Baker Plymouth Plant

  • Plymouth, IN (20 miles from Mishawaka, IN)
  • 13 days ago
  • Plymouth, IN (20 miles from Mishawaka, IN)
  • 13 days ago

Location: Plymouth, IN We are mixing up something new in Plymouth, IN. This is an exciting time to join our team. We hold ourselves to the highest of quality standards. Each bag of Dots Pretzels...

Baker and Packager Associate

  • Mishawaka, IN
  • 21 days ago
  • Mishawaka, IN
  • 21 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,...

Baker

  • South Bend, IN (6 miles from Mishawaka, IN)
  • 25 days ago
  • South Bend, IN (6 miles from Mishawaka, IN)
  • 25 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

  • Mishawaka, IN
  • 30+ days ago
  • Mishawaka, IN
  • 30+ days ago

The Nothing Bundt Cakes (NbC) Baker ensures that cakes of the highest quality are consistently created for our guests and contributes to superior service by meeting production demands. Following...

Cake Decorator

  • South Bend, IN (6 miles from Mishawaka, IN)
  • 30+ days ago
  • South Bend, IN (6 miles from Mishawaka, IN)
  • 30+ days ago

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

Cake Decorator

  • Niles, MI (16 miles from Mishawaka, IN)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Niles, MI (16 miles from Mishawaka, IN)
  • 30+ days ago

Full Job Description Cake decorating experience, preferably with ice cream cakes and treats Dependable and reliable Creative and artistic abilities Proficient in use of all cake decorating tools and...

Doughnut Maker

  • Mishawaka, IN
  • 90+ days ago
  • Mishawaka, IN
  • 90+ days ago

Since its founding in 1937, Krispy Kremes focus has remained the same - making fresh doughnuts using our founders original recipe. The brands iconic Hot Light lets consumers know when doughnuts...

Demographic Data for Mishawaka, IN

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Cake Finisher Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Cake Decorating
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Cake figurines
Learn to perfectly craft beautiful edible Princess figurines. I have compiled detailed video tutorials on how to make 4 different Princess figurines. Apart from the video I have explained in audio...

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Salary for Cake Finisher Jobs in Mishawaka, IN

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Highest Education Level

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


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