Baker Jobs in Maryland

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- ($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...

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....

Apprentice Cake Decorator

  • Frederick, MD
  • 6 hours ago
  • Frederick, MD
  • 6 hours ago

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...

Cake Decorator

  • Laurel, MD
  • 23 hours ago
  • Laurel, MD
  • 23 hours ago

Overview Looking for a company that treats associates with respect, understanding, and appreciation? Looking for a company that is passionate about teamwork and the growth of it's associates and...

Cake Decorator

  • Gambrills, MD
  • 1 day ago
  • Gambrills, MD
  • 1 day 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...

Baker

  • Bowie, MD
  • 1 day ago
  • Bowie, MD
  • 1 day ago

Our Bakers also have the secret ingredient for talking to their customers and take pride in what they are baking, making, and decorating....

Cake Decorator

  • Silver Spring, MD
  • 1 day ago
  • Silver Spring, MD
  • 1 day ago

Id : 584730, Title : Cake Decorator, Category : Retail, Store Ops, RequisitionType : High Volume - Retail, JobGrade : null, RequisitionId : ...565, ExternalPostedStartDate : 2025-04-09T20:35:59...

Assistant Bakery Manager

  • Gaithersburg, MD
  • 1 day ago
  • Gaithersburg, MD
  • 1 day ago

Benefits: Dental insurance Employee discounts Health insurance Paid time off At Nothing Bundt Cakes, the Assistant Bakery Manager keeps the atmosphere upbeat and the sweets coming. Every day is...

Assistant Baker

  • Owings Mills, MD
  • 1 day ago
  • Owings Mills, MD
  • 1 day ago

The Nothing Bundt Cakes (NbC) Assistant Baker partners with the Baker to ensure that cakes of the highest quality are consistently created for our guests and contributes to superior service by meeting...

(USA) Cake Decorator

  • Timonium, MD
  • 2 days ago
  • Timonium, MD
  • 2 days ago

Cake Decorating Primary Location... 15 Texas Station Ct, Timonium, MD 21093-8263, United States of America...

Baker (Experienced)

  • La Plata, MD
  • 3 days ago
  • La Plata, MD
  • 3 days ago

Fast-paced bakery seeking an experienced Baker to join our team! We are looking for someone with 24 years of experience working in a commercial kitchen setting....

Bakery Manager

  • Burtonsville, MD
  • 3 days ago
  • Burtonsville, MD
  • 3 days ago

Job Introduction Do you enjoy preparing and baking cookies, bread, and muffins using proven ingredients? Does working in a professional kitchen excite you? Do you have a passion for delivering an...

Part Time Cake Decorator

  • Dunkirk, MD
  • 4 days ago
  • Dunkirk, MD
  • 4 days ago

Remove baked goods from oven and place goods on cooling rack. Neatly decorate cakes and other bakery items and create party trays according to standards and customers? specifications....

Doughnut Maker

  • Ridge, MD
  • 4 days ago
  • Ridge, MD
  • 4 days ago

Since its founding in 1937, Krispy Kreme's focus has remained the same - making fresh doughnuts using our founder's original recipe. The brand's iconic Hot Light lets consumers know when doughnuts...

PT Cake Decorator - 6425

  • Rising Sun, MD
  • 5 days ago
  • Rising Sun, MD
  • 5 days ago

Category/Area of Expertise: Retail Store Positions Job Requisition: 429423 Address: USA-MD-Rising Sun-24 Rising Sun Town Center Store Code: GC - Store Mgrs (2600557) At The GIANT Company we're...

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Salary for Baker Jobs in Maryland

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Baker positions.



Highest Education Level

Bakers in Maryland offer the following education background
Associate's Degree
27.1%
High School or GED
25.7%
Bachelor's Degree
23.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
15.6%
Master's Degree
3.7%
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 Maryland
Less than 1 year
62.9%
2-4 years
16.5%
None
15.6%
1-2 years
5.1%


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