Baker Jobs in Maryland

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.

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CAKE DECORATORS- ($15.00-$20.00/hour) FULL & PART TIME POSITIONS (Full time/Health Benefits) ยท Experience should include: **At least 2 years of cake decorating experience, **Experience can be from grocery...

What You'll Be Doing: Show off your bread baking, pastry making, and customer service skills to whip up top-notch products and modeling GREAT customer service....

Part Time Cake Decorator

  • Olney, MD
  • 2 hours ago
  • Olney, MD
  • 2 hours ago

This is a part time position. Primary responsibility is to Take Excellent Care Of Our Customers by satisfying each customer's needs and exceeding their expectations. This requires a defined level...

Full Time Cake Decorator- Oxon Hill

  • Oxon Hill, MD
  • 12 hours ago
  • Oxon Hill, MD
  • 12 hours ago

A Day in the Life: As a Cake Decorator, no one day is ever the same. You will use your artistic and creative design skills to put the "icing on the cake" on beautifully decorated cakes and...

Full Time Cake Decorator

  • Fulton, MD
  • 1 day ago
  • Fulton, MD
  • 1 day ago

This is a full time position. Primary responsibility is to Take Excellent Care Of Our Customers by satisfying each customer's needs and exceeding their expectations. This requires a defined level...

Baker

  • Silver Spring, MD
  • 2 days ago
  • Silver Spring, MD
  • 2 days ago

A Day in the Life: As a Baker, no one day is ever the same....

Assistant Baker

  • Frederick, MD
  • 3 days ago
  • Frederick, MD
  • 3 days ago

Benefits: Employee discounts Flexible schedule Opportunity for advancement Training & development The Nothing Bundt Cakes (NbC) Assistant Baker/Utility partners with the Baker to ensure that cakes of...

Part Time Baker

  • Potomac, MD
  • 4 days ago
  • Potomac, MD
  • 4 days ago

This is a part time position. Responsible for baking products according to standards and processing/packaging/stocking Fresh Foods products according to Fresh Foods Standards, cleaning work areas,...

Cake Decorator

  • Windsor Mill, MD
  • 5 days ago
  • Windsor Mill, MD
  • 5 days ago

Overview Looking for a company that treats associates with respect, understanding, and appreciation? Looking for a company that is passionate about teamwork and the growth of it's associates and...

Cake Decorator Associate

  • Federalsburg, MD
  • 5 days ago
  • Federalsburg, MD
  • 5 days ago

Cake Decorating Primary Location... 2700 N Salisbury Blvd, Salisbury, MD 21801-2143, United States of America...

NOTHING BUNDT CAKES-Assistant Baker

  • Glenarden, MD
  • 6 days ago
  • Glenarden, MD
  • 6 days ago

Cakes (NbC) Assistant Baker partners with the Baker to ensure that cakes of the highest quality are consistently created for our guests and contributes to superior service by meeting production demands...

Baker's Assistant/Utilities

  • Gaithersburg, MD
  • 6 days ago
  • Gaithersburg, MD
  • 6 days ago

Benefits: Employee discounts Health insurance Paid time off At Nothing Bundt Cakes, the Baker's Assistant/Utilities is at the heart of it all. Dedicated to perfecting the craft, you are able to...

Assistant Bakery Manager

  • Gaithersburg, MD
  • 6 days ago
  • Gaithersburg, MD
  • 6 days ago

Benefits: Dental insurance Employee discounts Health insurance Paid time off At Nothing Bundt Cakes, the Assistant Bakery Manager keeps the atmosphere upbeat and the sweets coming. Every day is...

Team Member Assistant Baker

  • Columbia, MD
  • 6 days ago
  • Columbia, MD
  • 6 days ago

Benefits: Bonus based on performance Company parties Employee discounts Flexible schedule Free uniforms Opportunity for advancement The Nothing Bundt Cakes (NbC) Assistant Baker partners with the Baker...

Baker

  • Gaithersburg, MD
  • 6 days ago
  • Gaithersburg, MD
  • 6 days ago

Company Description Today is a new day. At Asbury were filling it with more laughter, more possibilities, more ways to give back, all backed by support for whatever life brings your way. We are an...

Demographic Data for Maryland

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Baker Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Basic Laminated & Rich Dough by APCA Malaysia- An International Pastry & Culinary SchoolUnderstanding of basic laminated dough & rich dough is very important if you have to bake like a...

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Salary for Baker Jobs in Maryland

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Bakers in Maryland offer the following education background
Associate's Degree
27.1%
High School or GED
25.7%
Bachelor's Degree
23.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
15.6%
Master's Degree
3.7%
Some College
2.9%
Some High School
1.4%
Doctorate Degree
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Bakers in Maryland
Less than 1 year
62.9%
2-4 years
16.5%
None
15.6%
1-2 years
5.1%


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