Cake Finisher Jobs in Maryland

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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CAKE DECORATORS- ($15.00-$20.00/hour) FULL & PART TIME POSITIONS (Full time/Health Benefits) · Experience should include: **At least 2 years of cake decorating experience, **Experience can be from grocery...

What You'll Be Doing: Show off your bread baking, pastry making, and customer service skills to whip up top-notch products and modeling GREAT customer service....

Part Time Cake Decorator

  • Olney, MD
  • 2 hours ago
  • Olney, MD
  • 2 hours ago

This is a part time position. Primary responsibility is to Take Excellent Care Of Our Customers by satisfying each customer's needs and exceeding their expectations. This requires a defined level...

Full Time Cake Decorator- Oxon Hill

  • Oxon Hill, MD
  • 11 hours ago
  • Oxon Hill, MD
  • 11 hours 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...

Full Time Cake Decorator

  • Fulton, MD
  • 1 day ago
  • Fulton, MD
  • 1 day ago

This is a full time position. Primary responsibility is to Take Excellent Care Of Our Customers by satisfying each customer's needs and exceeding their expectations. This requires a defined level...

Baker

  • Silver Spring, MD
  • 2 days ago
  • Silver Spring, MD
  • 2 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...

Assistant Baker

  • Frederick, MD
  • 3 days ago
  • Frederick, MD
  • 3 days ago

Benefits: Employee discounts Flexible schedule Opportunity for advancement Training & development The Nothing Bundt Cakes (NbC) Assistant Baker/Utility partners with the Baker to ensure that cakes...

Part Time Baker

  • Potomac, MD
  • 4 days ago
  • Potomac, MD
  • 4 days ago

This is a part time position. Responsible for baking products according to standards and processing/packaging/stocking Fresh Foods products according to Fresh Foods Standards, cleaning work areas,...

Cake Decorator

  • Windsor Mill, MD
  • 5 days ago
  • Windsor Mill, MD
  • 5 days ago

Overview Looking for a company that treats associates with respect, understanding, and appreciation? Looking for a company that is passionate about teamwork and the growth of it's associates and...

Cake Decorator Associate

  • Federalsburg, MD
  • 5 days ago
  • Federalsburg, MD
  • 5 days ago

Cake Decorating Primary Location... 2700 N Salisbury Blvd, Salisbury, MD 21801-2143, United States of America...

NOTHING BUNDT CAKES-Assistant Baker

  • Glenarden, MD
  • 6 days ago
  • Glenarden, MD
  • 6 days ago

Benefits: Bonus based on performance Competitive salary Employee discounts At Nothing Bundt Cakes, the Assistant Baker is at the heart of it all. Dedicated to perfecting the craft, you are able to...

Baker's Assistant/Utilities

  • Gaithersburg, MD
  • 6 days ago
  • Gaithersburg, MD
  • 6 days ago

Benefits: Employee discounts Health insurance Paid time off At Nothing Bundt Cakes, the Baker's Assistant/Utilities is at the heart of it all. Dedicated to perfecting the craft, you are able to...

Assistant Bakery Manager

  • Gaithersburg, MD
  • 6 days ago
  • Gaithersburg, MD
  • 6 days ago

Benefits: Dental insurance Employee discounts Health insurance Paid time off At Nothing Bundt Cakes, the Assistant Bakery Manager keeps the atmosphere upbeat and the sweets coming. Every day is...

Team Member Assistant Baker

  • Columbia, MD
  • 6 days ago
  • Columbia, MD
  • 6 days ago

Benefits: Bonus based on performance Company parties Employee discounts Flexible schedule Free uniforms Opportunity for advancement The Nothing Bundt Cakes (NbC) Assistant Baker partners with the...

Baker

  • Gaithersburg, MD
  • 6 days ago
  • Gaithersburg, MD
  • 6 days ago

Company Description Today is a new day. At Asbury were filling it with more laughter, more possibilities, more ways to give back, all backed by support for whatever life brings your way. We are an...

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Salary for Cake Finisher Jobs in Maryland

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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


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