Cake decorator vs foam gun operator

The differences between cake decorators and foam gun operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a foam gun operator has an average salary of $34,630, which is higher than the $31,509 average annual salary of a cake decorator.

Cake decorator vs foam gun operator overview

	Cake Decorator	Foam Gun Operator
Yearly salary	$31,509	$34,630
Hourly rate	$15.15	$16.65
Growth rate	3%	3%
Number of jobs	4,788	26,125
Job satisfaction	4	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 31%	High School Diploma, 57%
Average age	42	42
Years of experience	-	-

Cake decorator vs foam gun operator salary

Cake decorators and foam gun operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Cake Decorator	Foam Gun Operator
Average salary	$31,509	$34,630
Salary range	Between $22,000 And $43,000	Between $24,000 And $48,000
Highest paying City	Centreville, VA	-
Highest paying state	Maine	-
Best paying company	Rich Products	-
Best paying industry	Retail	-

Differences between cake decorator and foam gun operator education

There are a few differences between a cake decorator and a foam gun operator in terms of educational background:

	Cake Decorator	Foam Gun Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 31%	High School Diploma, 57%
Most common major	Culinary Arts	Criminal Justice
Most common college	-	-

Cake decorator vs foam gun operator demographics

Here are the differences between cake decorators' and foam gun operators' demographics:

	Cake Decorator	Foam Gun Operator
Average age	42	42
Gender ratio	Male, 8.9% Female, 91.1%	Male, 92.3% Female, 7.7%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.3% Unknown, 4.0% Hispanic or Latino, 22.3% Asian, 3.4% White, 58.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%	Black or African American, 9.1% Unknown, 3.6% Hispanic or Latino, 23.4% Asian, 2.4% White, 61.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
LGBT Percentage	4%	4%

Differences between cake decorator and foam gun operator duties and responsibilities

Cake decorator example responsibilities.

Assist customers for their needs, and bag groceries.
Bake cookies, scones, muffins and various dessert bars.
Prepare smoothies and milkshakes using recipe book & ingredients provide.
Bake cakes, cookies, and bars in a gluten-free/vegan bakery.
Greet and assist customers, weigh, scan, and package groceries.
Cook food using fryers, oven, stove and the meat smoker.

Foam gun operator example responsibilities.

Implement tool control and OSHA safety regulations while working independently on various machinery.
Train all new hires on appropriate lines including all OSHA and ISO requirements.

Cake decorator vs foam gun operator skills

Common cake decorator skills

Food Safety, 15%
Food Handling, 11%
Safety Standards, 8%
Basic Math, 7%
Cleanliness, 6%
Safety Regulations, 6%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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