Baker Jobs
A Baker plays a crucial role in the culinary industry, specializing in the creation and production of a wide variety of breads, pastries, and other baked goods. Typically working in bakeries, restaurants, or hotels, they are responsible for mixing ingredients following recipes, shaping and forming dough, setting oven temperatures, and decorating and presenting baked goods attractively. They must also ensure the quality of the ingredients and maintain cleanliness and sanitation in their workstation. Bakers often work closely with chefs to design and develop new recipes.
Key skills for a Baker include attention to detail, creativity, physical stamina, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team. Excellent time management skills are also essential, as baking often involves tight schedules and precise timing. In terms of qualifications, although some bakers learn their trade through work experience, many employers prefer candidates with a diploma or degree in baking and pastry arts. Additionally, certification from a recognized culinary institution, such as the Retail Bakers of America, can enhance career prospects. Prior to becoming a Baker, a person may have roles such as a Bakery Assistant, where they assist in basic baking and cleaning tasks, a Pastry Cook, preparing pastries in a restaurant, or a Bread Baker Apprentice, learning the trade under a professional Baker.
To gain the skills, knowledge, and expertise to be considered a successful Bakery Department Manager. To supervise and ensure that Lowes Foods guest service, merchandising programs and...
$2000 Signing Bonus after 6 months in this position. We are looking for a positive, motivated multi tasker to be part of our high volume Bakery Department Team!! This person needs to be mature,...
PART-TIME BAKER JOB DESCRIPTION Essential knowledge in bread making, Viennese and production baking....
Additional Information Job Number 25041823 Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary Location The Ritz-Carlton Naples, 280 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Naples, Florida, United States, 34108 VIEW ON MAP...
- Great Harvest Bread Co., Annapolis
- Annapolis, MD
- 2 days ago
- Great Harvest Bread Co., Annapolis
- Annapolis, MD
- 2 days ago
What You'll Be Doing: Show off your bread baking, pastry making, and leadership skills to whip up top-notch products and modeling GREAT customer service....
Job Summary "Our Bakery Team Leader manages the entire bakery team and keeps it running like a well-oiled machine. You'll be the one who Team Members and guests look to for guidance to design the...
Job Summary Our Cake Decorator is a key player in making sure our pastries look and taste amazing. In addition to providing unparalleled guest service, you'll create beautiful and delicious art...
- Great American Restaurants
- Fairfax, VA
- 5 days ago
- Great American Restaurants
- Fairfax, VA
- 5 days ago
Great American Restaurants has an award-winning collection of 15 restaurants and 3 bakeries in Northern Virginia and Maryland offering fantastic cuisine and plenty of fun. We have been named a Top...
Job Summary Our Baker is a key player in making sure our Bakery products look and taste amazing....
Other main duties include providing training in all aspects of the Bakery Department including Clerk functions and Baker functions and focusing on cake decorating duties for someone with minimal or...
Job Summary Our Cake Decorator is a key player in making sure our pastries look and taste amazing. In addition to providing unparalleled guest service, you'll create beautiful and delicious art...
If you have a passion for cake decorating and love bringing sweet creations to life, apply today!...
It's an exciting time to join Lowes Foods! In addition to being part of a family-owned and growing company, we offer great pay and excellent benefits including Medical, Dental, and Vision, 401K...
When requested perform clerk function of cake decorating. 5. Maintain sanitation standards in the cooler, freezer, prep area and sales area. 6. Communicate guest requests to management. 7....
When requested perform clerk function of cake decorating. 5. Maintain sanitation standards in the cooler, freezer, prep area and sales area. 6. Communicate guest requests to management. 7....
Baker Online Courses and Training Opportunities
Title Synonyms
Users interested in this job title also searched for the following job title
Salary for Baker Jobs Nationwide
Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Baker positions.
Highest Education Level
Bakers offer the following education backgroundQualifications / Skill Sets
The following top skills are often required or desired to land a Baker position
- Collaboration
- Health and Safety
- Military Background
- Reimbursement
- Long-Term Disability
- Knife Skills
- Wedding Cakes
- Fondant
- Breakfast
- Scratch Cooking
- Portion Control
- Artisan Breads
- Dessert Making
- Baked Goods
- Fryer
- Bread Baking
- Pastry Making
- Chocolate
- Cake Making
- Cake Decorating
- Buffet
- Food Preparation
- Cookie Making
- Sanitation
- Baking
- Quality of Service
- Food Safety
- Merchandising
- Ordering
- Stocking
- Initiative
- Purchasing
- Retail
- Friendliness
- Events
- English
- Team Building
- Inventory Management
- Multitasking
- Sales
- Regulations
- Policy Development
- Time Management
- Teamwork
- Problem Solving
- Staff Supervision
- Organization
- Customer Service
- Scheduling
- Leadership
- Communication Skills
Other Career Titles
Here are some other career titles that require similar skills