Baker Jobs in South Dakota

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 Decorator

  • Spearfish, SD
  • 1 day ago
  • Spearfish, SD
  • 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

  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 4 days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 4 days ago

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

Baker (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Rapid City, SD
  • 9 days ago
  • Rapid City, SD
  • 9 days ago

Morrison Healthcare We are hiring immediately for full time and part time BAKER positions. Location: Morrison Healthcare Monument Health Rapid City - 353 Fairmont Boulevard, Rapid City, SD 57701....

Baker

  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 18 days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 18 days ago

If you think you would be a legendary Baker, apply today!...

Baker and Packager Associate

  • Deadwood, SD
  • 18 days ago
  • Deadwood, SD
  • 18 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

  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 28 days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 28 days ago

Cake Decorating Primary Location... 3201 S Louise Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57106-0704, United States of America...

Cake Decorator-PT

  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 29 days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 29 days ago

Cake Decorating Primary Location... 3201 S Louise Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57106-0704, United States of America...

Baker

  • Rapid City, SD
  • 30+ days ago
  • Rapid City, SD
  • 30+ days ago

Replies within 24 hours Benefits: Competitive salary Flexible schedule Free uniforms At Nothing Bundt Cakes, the Baker is at the heart of it all....

Baker and Packager Associate

  • Rapid City, SD
  • 30+ days ago
  • Rapid City, SD
  • 30+ 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...

Baker

  • Rapid City, SD
  • 45+ days ago
  • Rapid City, SD
  • 45+ days ago

What you will do: The Brass Bell Baker has the important responsibility of preparing yeast rolls, cakes, pies, specialty desserts and other freshly baked products....

Assistant Baker

  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 60+ days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 60+ days ago

Following strict proprietary recipes, NbC production methods, and food safety standards, the Assistant Baker helps the Baker perform the repeated baking process for our delicious cakes offered in a...

Demographic Data for South Dakota

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Local
National
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Salary for Baker Jobs in South Dakota

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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


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