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How much do cake tester jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for cake tester in the United States is $38.36, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.39 and $50.72 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a cake tester?

Cake testers are professionals who assess the quality, texture, flavor, and overall consistency of cakes during and after baking. Their primary role is to ensure that cakes meet specific standards set by bakeries or manufacturers. Cake testers use specialized tools, such as metal or plastic sticks, to check if cakes are baked thoroughly by inserting them into the cake and observing if any batter sticks. They may also evaluate other sensory aspects, including taste and appearance, to guarantee customer satisfaction. This job is essential in commercial bakeries and food production facilities to maintain high product quality.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a cake tester?

To thrive as a Cake Tester, you need a refined palate, keen sensory evaluation skills, and a background in food science, baking, or culinary arts. Familiarity with food safety regulations, tasting protocols, and laboratory analysis tools is typically required. Attention to detail, clear communication, and objectivity are essential soft skills for providing accurate feedback and working with baking teams. These skills ensure product quality, consistency, and consumer satisfaction in the baked goods industry.

What are common challenges faced by cake testers, and how can they be addressed?

Cake Testers often encounter challenges such as maintaining objectivity when evaluating multiple cakes, dealing with palate fatigue, and adhering to strict quality standards. To overcome these, it is important to follow standardized tasting protocols, cleanse the palate between samples, and collaborate closely with bakers and quality assurance teams to provide clear, constructive feedback. Staying organized and documenting observations carefully also ensures consistency and reliability in test results.
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Infographic showing various Cake Tester job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 75% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 57% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 41% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $79,791 per year, or $38.4 per hour.

DPW-Wastewater-Wastewater Treatment Plant Operations Foreman

The City of Watertown

Watertown, WI • On-site

$33.32/hr

Full-time

Posted 26 days ago

Job description

WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATIONS FOREMAN-DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS WASTEWATER DIVISIONWe are seeking individuals that are motivated and mechanically inclined with operational experience to join a close-knit team providing essential services in the Wastewater Division. This is a skilled and technical position whose duties involve controlling, monitoring, and operating the wastewater plant and is considered a hands on job for all process equipment in each of the following areas: raw pumping station, preliminary treatment, primary treatment, biological activated sludge basins (live organisms), secondary treatment, final clarification, effluent disinfection, anaerobic digestion, sludge handling/processing, centrifuge and dewatering, polymer mixing system, and other chemical addition systems (pumps, compressors, conveyance, hydraulic, pneumatic, boiler, centrifuges, ultraviolet disinfection, clarifiers etc.) This position also requires an understanding of the wastewater laboratory testing procedures: will need to perform process related lab tests in accordance with established procedures. Tests include total suspended solids, dissolved oxygen (BOD), pH testing, nitrate testing, total phosphorus, ortho-phosphorus, mixed liquor (organic mass), return activated sludge concentrations, waste activated sludge concentrations, sludge volume index (SVI), biosolids cake and centrate suspended & volatile solids, and microscopic evaluation of the living organism concentrations and species present. An understanding of these tests and results are required to make operational adjustments to the wastewater treatment plant processes to maintain optimal performance and permit compliance requirements for effluent discharge to the Rock River. This person shall demonstrate the ability to be the back-up lab analyst for the laboratory manager and must be able to perform advanced level lab sampling and testing, and reporting. The current pay range for this position starts at $33.32. The hiring range will be determined based on qualifications ~ DOQ. This is a full-time hourly position with current normal work hours from 6 am to 2 pm Monday - Friday (Flex schedule allowed) with a shared weekend rotation schedule. Application review will remain open until filled. For an application form, please see the city website at www.watertownwi.gov or call 920-262-4058. Please submit a completed application and any additional information to apply@watertownwi.gov.We appreciate all interest in this position; however, only applicants who meet the required qualifications will move forward in the hiring process.A city application must be filled out to be considered.The City of Watertown is an equal opportunity employer
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