Baker Jobs in Portland, OR

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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Baker

  • Vancouver, WA (13 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 2 days ago
  • Vancouver, WA (13 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 2 days ago

The Baker has the important responsibility of preparing yeast rolls, cakes, pies, specialty desserts and other freshly baked products....

Cake Decorator

  • Canby, OR (20 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 2 days ago
  • Canby, OR (20 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 2 days 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...

Baker

  • Vancouver, WA (13 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 3 days ago
  • Vancouver, WA (13 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 3 days ago

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

Assistant Bakery Manager-New Store Opening

  • Hillsboro, OR (8 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 5 days ago
  • Hillsboro, OR (8 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 5 days ago

Market of Choice is excited to announce career opportunities at our new store at Reed's Crossing in Hillsboro! Can you think of a baker's dozen things to do with flour, sugar, eggs, and water?...

Cake Decorator

  • Gresham, OR (12 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 7 days ago
  • Gresham, OR (12 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 7 days 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 pastries...

Baker

  • Hillsboro, OR (8 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 9 days ago
  • Hillsboro, OR (8 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 9 days ago

The baker is first in our hearts and the first ones in our bakeries....

Cake Decorator Full-Time

  • Wilsonville, OR (14 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 19 days ago
  • Wilsonville, OR (14 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 19 days ago

Cake Decorator - Full-Time Lux Sucre Bakery + Cafe luxsucre KITCHEN FULL-TIME 21/HR + TIPS WILSONVILLE Lux Sucre Bakery + Cafe | High-End Wedding & Celebration Cakes Lux Sucre Bakery + Cafe is...

Sourdough Bread Baker

  • Portland, OR
  • 19 days ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 19 days ago

Sourdough Bread Baker Tabor Bread taborbread KITCHEN FULL-TIME 18/HR + TIPS PORTLAND Opening for an experienced, Full-time Bread Baker Hello!...

Full Time Baker for upcoming new concept Hourly+tips

  • Portland, OR
  • 19 days ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 19 days ago

Full Time Baker for uing new concept Hourly+tips Dimo's Apizza dimosapizza KITCHEN FULL-TIME + TIPS PORTLAND Dimo's is expanding our Brand with a new concept and we're searching for talented Bread bakers...

Production and Assistant Baker

  • Portland, OR
  • 19 days ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 19 days ago

Production and Assistant Baker Banquette banquettepdx KITCHEN PART-TIME 16/HR + TIPS PORTLAND part time production baker with some retail Part-Time Production Baker with Retail Experience Shifts: Tuesday...

Assistant Bakery Manager

  • West Linn, OR (11 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 23 days ago
  • West Linn, OR (11 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 23 days ago

Can you think of a baker's dozen things to do with flour, sugar, eggs, and water? Join our bakery team for an opportunity to advance in your bakery career. Market of Choice in West Linn is hiring!...

Cake Decorator - New Store Opening

  • Hillsboro, OR (8 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Hillsboro, OR (8 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 30+ days ago

decorating experience and open availability....

Bakery/Baker-Clerk

  • Cornelius, OR (17 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Cornelius, OR (17 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 60+ days ago

Position Summary: Create an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service. Establish and maintain a safe and clean environment that encourages our customers to return. Assist the...

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Baker Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Baker Jobs in Portland, OR

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Bakers in Portland, OR 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 Portland, OR
Less than 1 year
62.9%
2-4 years
16.5%
None
15.6%
1-2 years
5.1%


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