Career Details

Certified Decorator

Description

A decorator at this level and for this designation prepares and finishes sweet baked goods for a commercial bakery. Duties include preparing icings, decorating a variety of cakes using various techniques, seasonal displays and specialty designs, and working with customers. He/she demonstrates a basic knowledge about sanitation.

Certifying Organization

Retail Bakers of America

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes

If significant work experience is needed? Yes

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? Unknown year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Unknown

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Unknown

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Unknown

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? Unknown

Certificates

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Certified Executive Pastry Chef

Certifying Organization

American Culinary Federation, Inc.

Type

C - Specialty

Certificate name

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Certifying Organization

American Culinary Federation, Inc.

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

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Certifying Organization

American Culinary Federation, Inc.

Type

C - Specialty

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