Cake Finisher Jobs in Indiana

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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(USA) Cake Decorator

  • Hayden, IN
  • 23 hours ago
  • Hayden, IN
  • 23 hours ago

Cake Decorating Primary Location... 2715 Merchant Mile, Columbus, IN 47201-1573, United States of America...

Cake Decorator

  • Lawrenceburg, IN
  • 23 hours ago
  • Lawrenceburg, IN
  • 23 hours ago

Cake Decorating Primary Location... 815 Clepper Ln, Cincinnati, OH 45245-1535, United States of America...

Baker and Packager Associate

  • Kokomo, IN
  • 1 day ago
  • Kokomo, IN
  • 1 day ago

What you'll do at Position Summary... Do you have a knack for helping people, following recipes and organization? Our Bakery/Packager associates prepare fresh baked items daily for our members...

(USA) Cake Decorator

  • Columbus, IN
  • 1 day ago
  • Columbus, IN
  • 1 day ago

Cake Decorating Primary Location... 2715 Merchant Mile, Columbus, IN 47201-1573, United States of America...

Baker

  • Fort Wayne, IN
  • 4 days ago
  • Fort Wayne, IN
  • 4 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...

Full Time Cake Decorator

  • McCordsville, IN
  • 6 days ago
  • McCordsville, IN
  • 6 days ago

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

Baker and Packager Associate

  • Evansville, IN
  • 7 days ago
  • Evansville, IN
  • 7 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 - Hiring Now

  • Hanover, IN
  • 8 days ago
  • Hanover, IN
  • 8 days ago

The hours for this position is 7:00AM to 3:30PM. Open to Some Holidays and Special Events / Some Weekends may be necessary. Parkhurst Dining is a family-owned and operated company that provides...

Bakery/Cake Decorator

  • Vincennes, IN
  • 8 days ago
  • Vincennes, IN
  • 8 days ago

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

Bakery Manager - Rensselaer

  • Rensselaer, IN
  • 9 days ago
  • Rensselaer, IN
  • 9 days ago

Position Title: Bakery Manager Job Summary: The Bakery Manager oversees the daily operations of the bakery department within a grocery store, ensuring high-quality products, excellent customer...

Baker

  • West Lafayette, IN
  • 10 days ago
  • West Lafayette, IN
  • 10 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...

Cake Decorator

  • Evansville, IN
  • 11 days ago
  • Evansville, IN
  • 11 days ago

You are applying for work with a franchisee of Dunkin Donuts /Baskin-Robbins, not Dunkin Brands, Inc. or any of its affiliates. Any application or information you submit will be provided solely to...

(18yrs+ to apply) Cake Decorator / Bakery Clerk - Evansville West

  • Evansville, IN
  • 16 days ago
  • Evansville, IN
  • 16 days ago

Additional Requirements - Internal Candidates: Store/Facility Teammates: minimum of six months employment with Schnucks preferred. Store Support Center Teammates: minimum of one year employment...

Cake Decorator

  • Goshen, IN
  • 17 days ago
  • Goshen, IN
  • 17 days ago

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

Baker Part-Time

  • Fishers, IN
  • 19 days ago
  • Fishers, IN
  • 19 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...

Demographic Data for Indiana

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Salary for Cake Finisher Jobs in Indiana

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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


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