[vc_row content_text_aligment=”center” simple_background_color=”#fafafa” css=”.vc_custom_1627729975505{padding-right: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][eltdf_section_title content_alignment=”center” title_tag=”h1″ tagline_tag=”h3″ text_tag=”” title=”Cake Artist” tagline=”Job Profile” text=”A cake artist uses their artistic and design skills to create bespoke, visually interesting cakes for occasions like weddings, birthdays and corporate events.” tagline_color=”#2dc9ff”][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_progress_bar values=”%5B%7B%22label%22%3A%22%2423%2C000%20-%20%2437%2C000%22%2C%22value%22%3A%22100%22%2C%22color%22%3A%22sky%22%7D%5D” title=”Average Salary (per year)”][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_progress_bar values=”%5B%7B%22label%22%3A%2237.5%20-%2045%22%2C%22value%22%3A%22100%22%2C%22color%22%3A%22sky%22%7D%5D” title=”Typical Hours (per week)”][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][/vc_column][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1627727678844{background-color: #ffffff !important;}” simple_background_color=”#ffffff”][vc_column][vc_column_text]
How to become a cake artist:
[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][eltdf_icon_list_item icon_pack=”font_elegant” fe_icon=”icon_check” title=”Many cake artists begin as hobbyist bakers and are self-taught.”][eltdf_icon_list_item icon_pack=”font_elegant” fe_icon=”icon_check” title=”Professional and informal courses are available in cooking and baking techniques, food safety, kitchen management, cake decoration technique, sugar craft and French patisserie.”][eltdf_icon_list_item icon_pack=”font_elegant” fe_icon=”icon_check” title=”Most professional bakers and pastry chefs combine a formal qualification with a hands on apprenticeship working in a commercial bakery. This is the best way to learn how a commercial kitchen operates and to learn cake artistry in a professional environment.”][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][vc_column_text]
Day to day activities of a cake artist:
Your day to day activities might include:[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][eltdf_icon_list_item icon_pack=”font_elegant” fe_icon=”icon_check” title=”Liaising with customers and responding to enquiries”][eltdf_icon_list_item icon_pack=”font_elegant” fe_icon=”icon_check” title=”Designing new cake ideas based on customer requests or your own research.”][eltdf_icon_list_item icon_pack=”font_elegant” fe_icon=”icon_check” title=”Costing your recipes out and managing inventory.”][eltdf_icon_list_item icon_pack=”font_elegant” fe_icon=”icon_check” title=”Managing production schedules and delivering cakes on time to your customers.”][eltdf_icon_list_item icon_pack=”font_elegant” fe_icon=”icon_check” title=”Baking and decorating cakes, cookies and cupcakes with your custom designs, frosting, messages and decorations.”][eltdf_icon_list_item icon_pack=”font_elegant” fe_icon=”icon_check” title=”Photographing and marketing your cake designs.”][eltdf_icon_list_item icon_pack=”font_elegant” fe_icon=”icon_check” title=”Maintaining a clean and hygienic working environment and keeping appropriate food safety records.”][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][vc_column_text]
Working environment of a cake artist:
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Professional Bodies
Australian National Cake Decorators Association
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Skills required for a cake artist:
[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”20″][eltdf_icon_list_item icon_pack=”font_elegant” fe_icon=”icon_check” title=”Attention to detail – professional cake decorators are required to be able to replicate cake designs accurately and with precision.”][eltdf_icon_list_item icon_pack=”font_elegant” fe_icon=”icon_check” title=”You will need excellent time management skills to manage production and meet deadlines.”][eltdf_icon_list_item icon_pack=”font_elegant” fe_icon=”icon_check” title=”Creativity is essential for a professional cake artist. You must be able to turn edible ingredients into incredible cakes that meet your clients brief.”][eltdf_icon_list_item icon_pack=”font_elegant” fe_icon=”icon_check” title=”An ability to work independently is a must, most cake artists work alone as freelancers.”][eltdf_icon_list_item icon_pack=”font_elegant” fe_icon=”icon_check” title=”Good communication skills are essential when working with your clients to achieve the desired outcome. You may also be required to work with events planners or other businesses to provide cakes for weddings, birthdays and corporate events.”][eltdf_icon_list_item icon_pack=”font_elegant” fe_icon=”icon_check” title=”You will require a good understanding and certification in food safety and food handling.”][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1627729987409{padding-right: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}”][vc_column_text]
Cake artist courses:
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