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.
- Great Harvest Bread Co., Annapolis
- Annapolis, MD
- 17 hours ago
- Great Harvest Bread Co., Annapolis
- Annapolis, MD
- 17 hours 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....
- Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace
- Port Jefferson Station, NY
- 2 days ago
- Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace
- Port Jefferson Station, NY
- 2 days ago
Come join our team as a FT Baker in our gourmet Bakery here at Uncle Giuseppe's Store located in Port Jefferson Station....
- 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...
If you have a passion for cake decorating and love bringing sweet creations to life, apply today!...
- Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace
- Melville, NY
- 10 days ago
- Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace
- Melville, NY
- 10 days ago
Our gourmet bakery located in Melville is seeking an Assistant Bakery Manager for its busy department. High volume baking experienced and an eye for detail is required for this position. Our...
CAKE DECORATORS & BAKERS - FULL & PART TIME!
- Graul's Market
- Towson, MD
- 10 days ago
- Graul's Market
- Towson, MD
- 10 days 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...
- Sunset Food Mart, Inc.
- Long Grove, IL
- 11 days ago
- Sunset Food Mart, Inc.
- Long Grove, IL
- 11 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...
$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,...
Job Summary Our Baker is a key player in making sure our Bakery products look and taste amazing....
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...
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 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...
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...
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- Collaboration
- Health and Safety
- Military Background
- Reimbursement
- Long-Term Disability
- Knife Skills
- Scratch Cooking
- Wedding Cakes
- Fondant
- Breakfast
- Portion Control
- Artisan Breads
- Dessert Making
- Pastry Making
- Baked Goods
- Bread Baking
- Fryer
- Chocolate
- Cake Making
- Cake Decorating
- Food Preparation
- Cookie Making
- Fine Dining
- Sanitation
- Quality of Service
- Baking
- Food Safety
- Merchandising
- Ordering
- Stocking
- Purchasing
- Initiative
- Retail
- High School Diploma
- Friendliness
- Flexibility
- Events
- Team Building
- Inventory Management
- Multitasking
- English
- Sales
- Regulations
- Policy Development
- Problem Solving
- Time Management
- Teamwork
- Organization
- Customer Service
- Scheduling
- Leadership
- Communication Skills
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