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.
- Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace
- Morris Plains, NJ
- 3 hours ago
- Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace
- Morris Plains, NJ
- 3 hours ago
Ability to work independently or with other team members to solve problems, plan schedules, fulfill orders, and create amazing baked goods....
- Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace
- Smithtown, NY
- 2 days ago
- Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace
- Smithtown, NY
- 2 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...
Bread Baker ( Early Morning Shift )
- Joe's Produce Gourmet Market
- Livonia, MI
- 2 days ago
- Joe's Produce Gourmet Market
- Livonia, MI
- 2 days ago
Equipment Care Perform nightly preventive maintenance: calibrate scales, clean refrigeration section and log equipment anomalies for maintenance follow-up What You Bring Professional bread-baking experience...
all baked goods are presented in an attractive and appetizing manner Collaborate with the culinary team on menu planning and dessert plating Adhere to portion control and quality standards Company...
CAKE DECORATORS & BAKERS - FULL & PART TIME!
- Graul's Market
- Towson, MD
- 9 days ago
- Graul's Market
- Towson, MD
- 9 days 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
- 10 days ago
- Sunset Food Mart, Inc.
- Long Grove, IL
- 10 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
- Port Jefferson Station, NY
- 12 days ago
- Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace
- Port Jefferson Station, NY
- 12 days ago
At Uncle G's we take pride in our products and seek the best candidates to carefully craft our food and baked goods....
- Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace
- North Babylon, NY
- 13 days ago
- Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace
- North Babylon, NY
- 13 days ago
We are actively seeking an Assistant Bakery Manager for our busy store located in North Babylon! High volume baking experienced and an eye for detail is required for this position. Our Assistant...
- Beezle Brands
- Frederick, MD
- 13 days ago
- Beezle Brands
- Frederick, MD
- 13 days ago
About Us: At Beezle Brands, we’re passionate about creating high-quality, consistent cannabis edibles that customers trust and enjoy. We’re currently looking for a full-time Edibles Production...
- Great Harvest Bread Co., Annapolis
- Annapolis, MD
- 14 days ago
- Great Harvest Bread Co., Annapolis
- Annapolis, MD
- 14 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...
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...
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...
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- Collaboration
- Health and Safety
- Military Background
- Reimbursement
- Long-Term Disability
- Wedding Cakes
- Fondant
- Scratch Cooking
- Breakfast
- Pastry Making
- Bread Baking
- Artisan Breads
- Knife Skills
- Chocolate
- Cake Decorating
- Baked Goods
- Fryer
- Dessert Making
- Cake Making
- Cookie Making
- Food Handling
- Food Preparation
- Sanitation
- Quality of Service
- Baking
- Food Safety
- Ordering
- Merchandising
- Packaging
- Stocking
- Purchasing
- Retail
- Initiative
- Friendliness
- Events
- Mentoring
- Inventory Management
- Regulations
- Multitasking
- English
- Policy Development
- Team Building
- Sales
- Problem Solving
- Teamwork
- Organization
- Customer Service
- Scheduling
- Leadership
- Communication Skills
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