Cake Decorating Haylee Burgers

I chose doing Cake Decorating for my Art career.

Cakes can be all shapes and sizes

Some are plain Some are unique

Cake decorating isn’t just frosting and sprinkles. It is actually an art that takes a lot of talent and practice.

Duties Cake decorations can be very fun, however, there are still duties involved. hey may also be responsible for baking cakes, preparing icing, training assistants and maintaining the cleanliness of the kitchen or bakery. They typically work with customers or clients to create a specific design or theme for the cake, and they may also oversee the delivery of orders to clients.

While a degree is not required for a career in cake decoration, completion of a certificate program or an associate's degree in pastry arts can provide a solid foundation of knowledge for beginners. In these programs, students learn the basic techniques of cake decoration and the principles of baking. This knowledge can prepare them to work under the direction of a professional cake decorator in which they are able to learn advanced cake decoration techniques and methods firsthand. E D U C A T I O N

Salary The salary of being a cake decorator varies. It depends on if you are working from your house or working at a bakery. However, the hourly rate is about $9.25 to $13.00. They can also receive bonuses and tips that vary. On average they make about $19,000 to $28,000.

Being a cake decorator can be something you do for fun or something you want to do extra cash. Baking cakes will allow for you to you to use your art talent while having a fun and rewarding career.

Sources www.google.com – images http://www.payscale.com/research/US/Job=Cake_Decorator/Hourly_Rate My mom, Sara Shuey http://www.wilton.com/