Baker Jobs in Columbia, MD

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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CAKE DECORATORS & BAKERS - FULL & PART TIME!

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...

Great Harvest Bread Co., Annapolis

Assistant Baker

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....

Assistant Bakery Manager Trainee

  • Gambrills, MD (16 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Gambrills, MD (16 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 1 day ago

Location: 1413 South Main Chapel Way Gambrills, MD 21054 Availability Requirement for this role: Morning, afternoon, evening (includes weekends).Shifts start as early as 5am Age Requirement: Must...

Cake Decorator - Part Time

  • McLean, VA (23 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • McLean, VA (23 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 2 days ago

A career at Whole Foods Market is more than just the work you do- it's about your personal growth and creating meaningful change. Our purpose is to nourish people and the planet. That means...

Baker and Packager Associate

  • Laurel, MD (7 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 3 days ago
  • Laurel, MD (7 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 3 days ago

...** Do you have a knack for helping people, following recipes and organization? Our Bakery/Packager associates prepare fresh baked items daily for our members through follow recipes and...

Full Time Cake Decorator-Silver Spring

  • Silver Spring, MD (14 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 3 days ago
  • Silver Spring, MD (14 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 3 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...

Grill/Baker Hiring ASAP

  • Severna Park, MD (19 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 4 days ago
  • Severna Park, MD (19 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 4 days ago

Now, we're looking for a dedicated Grill Cook / Baker to join our crew and bring their skills to our kitchen....

Baker

  • McLean, VA (23 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 4 days ago
  • McLean, VA (23 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 4 days ago

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

Full Time Baker's Asst-Mount Airy

  • Mount Airy, MD (18 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 4 days ago
  • Mount Airy, MD (18 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 4 days ago

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

Full Time Cake Decorator-Mount Airy

  • Mount Airy, MD (18 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 4 days ago
  • Mount Airy, MD (18 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 4 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...

Full Time Cake Decorator-Bethesda

  • Bethesda, MD (19 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 4 days ago
  • Bethesda, MD (19 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 4 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...

(USA) Cake Decorator

  • Laurel, MD (7 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 5 days ago
  • Laurel, MD (7 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 5 days ago

Cake Decorating Primary Location... 3535 Russett Grn, Laurel, MD 20724-1810, United States of America...

Passionate Baker Needed

  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 6 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 6 days ago

Are you a passionate baker with a flair for cakes and pastries? Rusty Scupper is looking for an experienced Bakery Leader to join our dynamic kitchen team!...

Part Time Cake Decorator

  • Laurel, MD (7 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 7 days ago
  • Laurel, MD (7 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 7 days ago

This is a part time position. Primary responsibility is to Take Excellent Care Of Our Customers by satisfying each customer's needs and exceeding their expectations. This requires a defined level...

Doughnut Maker - 306-Rockville- MD (Rockville, MD)

  • Rockville, MD (16 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 9 days ago
  • Rockville, MD (16 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 9 days ago

Doughnut Maker - 306-Rockville- MD (Rockville, MD) Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation dental insurance, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), employee discount United States, Maryland,...

Demographic Data for Columbia, MD

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Baker Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Baker Jobs in Columbia, MD

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Highest Education Level

Bakers in Columbia, MD offer the following education background
Associate's Degree
27.1%
High School or GED
25.6%
Bachelor's Degree
23.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
15.7%
Master's Degree
3.8%
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 Columbia, MD
Less than 1 year
62.9%
2-4 years
16.5%
None
15.6%
1-2 years
5.1%


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