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.
Job Responsibilities: Create stunning and delicious wedding cakes, birthday cakes, and other specialty cakes Decorate cakes using various techniques such as fondant, piping, and edible decorations Ensure...
CAKE DECORATORS & BAKERS - FULL & PART TIME!
- Graul's Market
- Towson, MD
- 1 day ago
- Graul's Market
- Towson, MD
- 1 day ago
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...
- Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace
- Massapequa, NY
- 2 days ago
- Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace
- Massapequa, NY
- 2 days ago
Come join our team as a FT Baker in our gourmet Bakery here at Uncle Giuseppe's in Port Jefferson Station! Our Bakers use the finest ingredients to prepare, mix and bake our gourmet products....
- Sunset Food Mart, Inc.
- Long Grove, IL
- 2 days ago
- Sunset Food Mart, Inc.
- Long Grove, IL
- 2 days ago
Manage pastry making/baking, inventory and purchasing for the department; Monitor quality of goods and service within the bakery department; Responsible for the department staff training, assignments...
- Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace
- Tinton Falls, NJ
- 3 days ago
- Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace
- Tinton Falls, NJ
- 3 days ago
Decorating experience in addition experience working within a retail experience performing cake decorating Must be able to speak, read and understand the English language Requires an individual who...
- Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace
- Port Jefferson Station, NY
- 4 days ago
- Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace
- Port Jefferson Station, NY
- 4 days ago
We are seeking an experienced FT Bread Baker for our Port Jefferson Station Store....
- Great Harvest Bread Co., Annapolis
- Annapolis, MD
- 6 days ago
- Great Harvest Bread Co., Annapolis
- Annapolis, MD
- 6 days ago
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....
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...
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...
To grow community through building guest loyalty and providing personal guest interactions that build genuine relationships with guests and result in a brand-aligned experience. Responsibilities:...
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...
Job Summary Our Apprentice Baker is a key player in making sure our pastries look and taste amazing....
Job Summary Our Baker is a key player in making sure our Bakery products look and taste amazing....
Job Summary Our Apprentice Baker is a key player in making sure our pastries look and taste amazing....
Job Summary Our Apprentice Baker is a key player in making sure our pastries look and taste amazing....
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- Collaboration
- Military Background
- Reimbursement
- Long-Term Disability
- Wedding Cakes
- Fondant
- Breakfast
- Scratch Cooking
- Pastry Making
- Bread Baking
- Artisan Breads
- Knife Skills
- Chocolate
- Dessert Making
- Cake Decorating
- Fryer
- Baked Goods
- Cake Making
- Cookie Making
- Food Handling
- Food Preparation
- Quality of Service
- Baking
- Sanitation
- Food Safety
- Ordering
- Merchandising
- Packaging
- Stocking
- Purchasing
- Retail
- Initiative
- Friendliness
- Events
- Mentoring
- English
- Regulations
- Inventory Management
- Multitasking
- Policy Development
- Team Building
- Sales
- Problem Solving
- Time Management
- Teamwork
- Organization
- Customer Service
- Scheduling
- Leadership
- Communication Skills
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