Perth

Cake Decorator

A Cake Decorator bakes and decorates cakes in a bakery or specialist cake business. You might prepare cakes for special occasions such as weddings or themed birthday parties. Cake Decorators use cream, icing and other materials to decorate cakes and may use specialist techniques to prepare elaborate designs.

Cake Decorators should have strong fine motor skills and excellent attention to detail. It’s important you can understand customer requirements and provide good customer service. Cake Decorators require good technical skills and should be able to manage their time well. You may have to work irregular hours including weekends in this position.

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $65,000
Skill level Unknown

How do I become a cake decorator?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
FBP30321

Certificate III in Cake and Pastry

Traineeship
24 - 36 months
$0 - $17,798
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pastry Chef Patissier Cake Decorator
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