Cake decorators use baking and food decorating skills to create cakes for a bakery's customers. They need to be able to work with various types of icing, toppings, and other ingredients in order to accomplish this. Cake decorators commonly create cakes that are designed based on a customer's request. As a baker, you will be responsible for following recipes, mixing ingredients, baking breads, cakes, pies, cookies, and other pastries. You will also be in charge of decorating and displaying your products, ensuring quality and freshness, and maintaining a clean and safe work environment. They may create cakes for weddings, birthdays, anniversaries and more. These professionals follow or create original recipes to make cakes and icings for decoration. They ensure that their equipment is working properly and that they use quality ingredients in their creations. Bake products in ovens at the right temperature and time. Decorate products with glazes, icings, toppings, and other edible decorations. Display products in an attractive and appealing manner. Ensure the quality and freshness of products by checking the appearance, taste, texture, and expiration dates.