Cake Finisher Jobs in Wisconsin

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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Baker

  • Delafield, WI
  • 5 days ago
  • Delafield, WI
  • 5 days ago

$2000 Signing Bonus after 6 months in this position. We are looking for a positive, motivated multi tasker to be part of our high volume Bakery Department Team!! This person needs to be mature,...

Bakery/Cake Decorator

  • Deforest, WI
  • 11 hours ago
  • Deforest, WI
  • 11 hours 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: speaking, reading...

Cake Decorator - Full Time

  • Madison, WI
  • 11 hours ago
  • Madison, WI
  • 11 hours 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...

Bakery/Baker

  • Hales Corners, WI
  • 1 day ago
  • Hales Corners, WI
  • 1 day ago

Create an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service. Establish and maintain a safe and clean environment that encourages our customers to return. Assist the department manager in...

Cake Decorator

  • Mount Pleasant, WI
  • 1 day ago
  • Mount Pleasant, WI
  • 1 day ago

Location : Name Mount Pleasant Position Type Part-Time Company Overview ABOUT FESTIVAL FOODS: We are a Wisconsin family- and employee-owned grocer that is committed to giving back to the...

Cake Decorator

  • Wauwatosa, WI
  • 1 day ago
  • Wauwatosa, WI
  • 1 day ago

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

Bakery/Baker-Clerk

  • Sturgeon Bay, WI
  • 1 day ago
  • Sturgeon Bay, WI
  • 1 day ago

Position Summary: Create an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service. Establish and maintain a safe and clean environment that encourages our customers to return. Assist the...

Cake Decorator

  • Krakow, WI
  • 2 days ago
  • Krakow, WI
  • 2 days ago

Hourly Wage: $17 - $30 per/hour *The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly...

Baker

  • Madison, WI
  • 3 days ago
  • Madison, WI
  • 3 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...

Baker

  • Madison, WI
  • 3 days ago
  • Madison, WI
  • 3 days ago

Secondary Duties and Responsibilities Orders supplies and merchandise items for the department (except cake decorating items) as directed by the bakery manager....

Baker

  • Green Bay, WI
  • 4 days ago
  • Green Bay, WI
  • 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...

Bakery/Baker

  • Pewaukee, WI
  • 6 days ago
  • Pewaukee, WI
  • 6 days ago

Location: Pewaukee, US-WI Rate: Not Specified Type: Permanent BAKERY/BAKER Create an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service. Establish and maintain a safe and clean...

Confectionary Baker

  • Baraboo, WI
  • 6 days ago
  • Baraboo, WI
  • 6 days ago

Confectionary Baker Job Description Pay: $16.75 per hour At Great Wolf, the Confectionary Baker is a creative person who ensures we offer fresh and delicious goods to our guests on a daily basis....

Baker and Packager Associate

  • Appleton, WI
  • 7 days ago
  • Appleton, WI
  • 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,...

Bakery Manager

  • Boscobel, WI
  • 8 days ago
  • Boscobel, WI
  • 8 days ago

Position Overview The Bakery Manager is responsible for directing and supervising all functions and activities of Bakery Department personnel to achieve the sales and profit goals established for...

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Salary for Cake Finisher Jobs in Wisconsin

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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


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