Cake decorator | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Cake decorators design, make and decorate cakes for birthdays, weddings and other special occasions.

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  • Check products for quality and identify damaged or expired goods.
  • Set oven temperatures and place items into hot ovens for baking.
  • Combine measured ingredients in bowls of mixing, blending, or cooking machinery.
  • Place dough in pans, molds, or on sheets and bake in production ovens or on grills.
  • Set time and speed controls for mixing machines, blending
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Cake decorators typically work around 41 to 43 hours per week.

As a Cake decorator you will typically work evenings / weekends.

This occupation tends to be:

  • Social — Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others.
* from ONETonline
Average salary
21,588 GBP *
per year
12,000 GBP
25,000 GBP
Starting
5+ Experience
* data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)
Average salary for Cake decorator

  • 22,080 GBP
  • 20,061 GBP
Average salary for part-time Cake decorator
Average salary for full-time Cake decorator

Showing:
  • 12,267 GBP
  • 13,346 GBP
  • 10,999 GBP
  • 21,588 GBP
  • 20,061 GBP
  • 22,080 GBP
Salary over time for Cake decorator

Salary for this role has increased over time
  • 18,762 GBP
  • 19,102 GBP
  • 19,227 GBP
  • 20,512 GBP
  • 20,978 GBP
  • 20,800 GBP
  • 21,588 GBP
  • 22,452 GBP
  • 22,888 GBP
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Future outlook for Cake decorators

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Fair outlook
19 000+ jobs available
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Balanced outlook
3% yearly wage growth (on average)
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Balanced outlook
59% chance of automation in the future

Cake decorator - Your future job?


Which qualifications do I need?

Find out what you need to know in order to become a Cake decorator and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

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You can take a course at your local college. For example:

  • Level 2 Certificate in Professional Cake Decoration
  • Level 2 Certificate in Sugarcraft

Some colleges and adult learning centres run hobby courses in cake decorating, where you can pick up useful skills and techniques.

You may also find it helpful to get a food hygiene certificate.


Get the right qualification to begin your journey to becoming a Cake decorator

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Things to highlight for your Cake decorator interview

Concern for Others Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Self Control Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.

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