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....

Cake Decorator

  • Prince Frederick, MD
  • 8 hours ago
  • Prince Frederick, MD
  • 8 hours 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...

Assistant Bakery Manager Trainee

  • Gambrills, MD
  • 22 hours ago
  • Gambrills, MD
  • 22 hours 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

  • Pocomoke City, MD
  • 22 hours ago
  • Pocomoke City, MD
  • 22 hours ago

Cake Decorating Primary Location... 2700 N Salisbury Blvd, Salisbury, MD 21801-2143, United States of America...

PT Cake Decorator - 6003

  • Cumberland, MD
  • 1 day ago
  • Cumberland, MD
  • 1 day ago

PT Cake Decorator - 6003 Posting Date: 05/19/2025 Location: Cumberland, MD Category/Area of Expertise: Retail Store Positions Job Requisition: 433594 Address: USA-MD-Cumberland-739 Park Street...

Cake Decorator - Part Time

  • Rockville, MD
  • 2 days ago
  • Rockville, 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

  • Waldorf, MD
  • 2 days ago
  • Waldorf, MD
  • 2 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 wrapping,...

Full Time Cake Decorator-Silver Spring

  • Silver Spring, MD
  • 3 days ago
  • Silver Spring, 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...

(USA) Cake Decorator

  • Hagerstown, MD
  • 3 days ago
  • Hagerstown, MD
  • 3 days ago

Cake Decorating Primary Location... 1700 Wesel Blvd, Hagerstown, MD 21740-5389, United States of America...

Grill/Baker Hiring ASAP

  • Severna Park, MD
  • 3 days ago
  • Severna Park, MD
  • 3 days ago

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

Part Time Baker

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

This is a part time position. Responsible for baking products according to standards and processing/packaging/stocking Fresh Foods products according to Fresh Foods Standards, cleaning work areas,...

Full Time Baker's Asst-Mount Airy

  • Mount Airy, MD
  • 4 days ago
  • Mount Airy, 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
  • 4 days ago
  • Mount Airy, 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
  • 4 days ago
  • Bethesda, 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...

Demographic Data for Maryland

Moving to Maryland? Find some basic demographic data about Maryland below.


Local
National
6,176,902
140,318

Baker Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Baker Jobs in Maryland

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Bakers in Maryland 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 Maryland
Less than 1 year
62.9%
2-4 years
16.5%
None
15.6%
1-2 years
5.1%


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