Cake Finisher Jobs in Hyannis, MA

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 Decorator - Full Time

  • Barnstable, MA (2 miles from Hyannis, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Barnstable, MA (2 miles from Hyannis, MA)
  • 1 day ago

As a Bakery Decorator, you'll be responsible for all duties related to creating and decorating cakes, tarts, pastries, and special-order items. You'll use your artistic talents to build and finish...

Assistant Bakery Manager

  • Hyannis, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Hyannis, MA
  • 1 day ago

Are you passionate about baking and customer service? As the Assistant Bakery Manager, you'll support the Bakery Manager in leading our delightful Bakery Department by assisting in overseeing...

Cake Decorator

  • Hyannis, MA
  • 5 days ago
  • Hyannis, MA
  • 5 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...

Pastry Cook/ Cake Decorator - The Chocolate Rose

  • Mashpee, MA (10 miles from Hyannis, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Mashpee, MA (10 miles from Hyannis, MA)
  • 5 days ago

un Pastry Cook/ Cake Decorator - The Chocolate Rose (Mashpee) The Chocolate Rose 628 Main Street compensation: Based on experience employment type: job title: Pastry Cook/ Cake Decorator The...

Morning Baker - The Chocolate Rose

  • Mashpee, MA (10 miles from Hyannis, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Mashpee, MA (10 miles from Hyannis, MA)
  • 5 days ago

un Morning Baker - The Chocolate Rose (Mashpee) The Chocolate Rose 628 Main Street. Suite A near Route 130 compensation: Based on experience employment type: job title: Morning Baker The Chocolate...

Baker

  • Hyannis, MA
  • 5 days ago
  • Hyannis, MA
  • 5 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

  • Mashpee, MA (10 miles from Hyannis, MA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Mashpee, MA (10 miles from Hyannis, MA)
  • 8 days ago

Overview To prepare, bake and display product in the department in a careful, clean, neat, and expedient manner while ensuring that all product is fresh, rotated, and well-stocked for our...

Baker

  • Marion, MA (24 miles from Hyannis, MA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Marion, MA (24 miles from Hyannis, MA)
  • 60+ days ago

You are applying for work with a franchisee of Dunkin' Donuts, not Dunkin' Brands, Inc., Dunkin' Donuts or any of their affiliates. Any information you submit will be provided solely to the...

Bakery Cake Decorator - Full Time

  • Barnstable, MA (2 miles from Hyannis, MA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Barnstable, MA (2 miles from Hyannis, MA)
  • 30+ days ago

As a Bakery Decorator, you'll be responsible for all duties related to creating and decorating cakes, tarts, pastries, and special-order items. You'll use your artistic talents to build and finish...

Head Baker

  • Chatham, MA (16 miles from Hyannis, MA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Chatham, MA (16 miles from Hyannis, MA)
  • 45+ days ago

About Us Welcome to Pyramid Global Hospitality, where people come first. As a company that values its employees, Pyramid Global Hospitality is dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive work...

Demographic Data for Hyannis, MA

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Salary for Cake Finisher Jobs in Hyannis, MA

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Highest Education Level

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


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