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.
We are searching for experienced Bakers, Baggers and candidates that are willing to train in all areas of operation....
CAKE DECORATORS & BAKERS - FULL & PART TIME!
- Graul's Market
- Towson, MD
- 20 hours ago
- Graul's Market
- Towson, MD
- 20 hours ago
CAKE DECORATORS- ($15.00-$20.00/hour) FULL & PART TIME POSITIONS (Full time/Health Benefits) · Experience should include: **At least 2 years of cake decorating experience, **Experience can be from grocery...
- Sunset Food Mart, Inc.
- Long Grove, IL
- 1 day ago
- Sunset Food Mart, Inc.
- Long Grove, IL
- 1 day 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...
$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,...
- Great Harvest Bread Co., Annapolis
- Annapolis, MD
- 5 days ago
- Great Harvest Bread Co., Annapolis
- Annapolis, MD
- 5 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....
Now Hiring: Baker Love baking from scratch? We’re looking for an experienced Baker to join our production bakery team....
- Great American Restaurants
- Fairfax, VA
- 7 days ago
- Great American Restaurants
- Fairfax, VA
- 7 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 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...
Understand all the ingredients and purpose of each used in manufacturing scratch baked goods. Assemble necessary baking ingredients to prepare for baking operation including all scratch recipes....
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...
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...
Understand all the ingredients and purpose of each used in manufacturing scratch baked goods. Assemble necessary baking ingredients to prepare for baking operation including all scratch recipes....
Understand all the ingredients and purpose of each used in manufacturing scratch baked goods. Assemble necessary baking ingredients to prepare for baking operation including all scratch recipes....
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...
Understand all the ingredients and purpose of each used in manufacturing scratch baked goods. Assist in maintaining Bakery backroom, cooler and freezer efficiency by unloading deliveries....
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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
- People Oriented
- Military Background
- Reimbursement
- Long-Term Disability
- Scratch Cooking
- Wedding Cakes
- Fondant
- Breakfast
- Knife Skills
- Portion Control
- Artisan Breads
- Dessert Making
- Pastry Making
- Baked Goods
- Bread Baking
- Fryer
- Chocolate
- Cake Making
- Cake Decorating
- Buffet
- Food Preparation
- Cookie Making
- Sanitation
- Quality of Service
- Baking
- Food Safety
- Ordering
- Merchandising
- Stocking
- Purchasing
- Initiative
- High School Diploma
- Retail
- Friendliness
- Inventory Management
- Multitasking
- English
- Regulations
- Sales
- Policy Development
- Problem Solving
- Teamwork
- Time Management
- Staff Supervision
- Organization
- Customer Service
- Scheduling
- Leadership
- Communication Skills
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