Baker Jobs in South Carolina

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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Baker PT

  • Lexington, SC
  • 23 hours ago
  • Lexington, SC
  • 23 hours ago

When requested perform clerk function of cake decorating. 5. Maintain sanitation standards in the cooler, freezer, prep area and sales area. 6. Communicate guest requests to management. 7....

Baker

  • Columbia, SC
  • 1 day ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 1 day ago

Secondary Duties and Responsibilities Orders supplies and merchandise items for the department (except cake decorating items) as directed by the bakery manager....

FT Assistant Deli Bakery Manager

  • Bluffton, SC
  • 1 day ago
  • Bluffton, SC
  • 1 day ago

FT Assistant Deli Bakery Manager Posting Date: 04/26/2025 Location: Bluffton, SC Category/Area of Expertise: Retail Operations Job Requisition: 268449 Address: USA-SC-Bluffton-1008 Fording Island...

Assistant Bakery Manager FT Greenville SC

  • Greenville, SC
  • 2 days ago
  • Greenville, SC
  • 2 days ago

Overview: To gain the skills, knowledge, and expertise to be considered a successful Bakery Department Manager. To supervise and ensure that Lowes Foods guest service, merchandising programs and...

Baker and Packager Associate

  • Aiken, SC
  • 2 days ago
  • Aiken, SC
  • 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,...

Cake Decorator FT

  • Mount Pleasant, SC
  • 2 days ago
  • Mount Pleasant, SC
  • 2 days ago

Overview 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...

FT Cake Decorator

  • Lexington, SC
  • 3 days ago
  • Lexington, SC
  • 3 days ago

FT Cake Decorator Posting Date: 04/21/2025 Location: Lexington, SC Category/Area of Expertise: Retail Operations Job Requisition: 428684 Address: USA-SC-Lexington-918 North Lake Drive Store Code:...

Assistant Bakery Manager

  • Columbia, SC
  • 5 days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 5 days ago

The Fresh Market & You: Our mission is to make everyday eating extraordinary for our guests, and we are looking for a new team member who will commit to helping us deliver on this mission. Our...

Morning / Afternoon Baker

  • Charleston, SC
  • 5 days ago
  • Charleston, SC
  • 5 days ago

Job Description The Market Pavilion Hotel and Grill 225 is currently seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Morning Baker to join our dynamic team....

Cake Decorator

  • Charleston, SC
  • 5 days ago
  • Charleston, SC
  • 5 days ago

Qualifications: -Prior experience in cake decorating and assembling multi-tier or layered cakes is required....

Cake Decorator

  • Spartanburg, SC
  • 6 days ago
  • Spartanburg, SC
  • 6 days ago

Cake Decorating Primary Location... 200 Peachwood Centre Dr, Spartanburg, SC 29301-2586, United States of America...

Part Time Baker

  • Charleston, SC
  • 6 days ago
  • Charleston, SC
  • 6 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,...

Part Time Cake Decorator

  • Charleston, SC
  • 6 days ago
  • Charleston, SC
  • 6 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....

Baker

  • Fort Mill, SC
  • 7 days ago
  • Fort Mill, SC
  • 7 days ago

PANERA CAFE ASSOCIATE: BAKER Want to work in a place where you can learn, laugh, be supported, be yourself and reach your goals? If so, then Panera is for you....

Doughnut Maker

  • Cayce, SC
  • 8 days ago
  • Cayce, SC
  • 8 days ago

Since its founding in 1937, Krispy Kremes focus has remained the same - making fresh doughnuts using our founders original recipe. The brands iconic Hot Light lets consumers know when doughnuts...

Demographic Data for South Carolina

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Salary for Baker Jobs in South Carolina

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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


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