Baker Jobs in Utah

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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Sports Arena Baker

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 17 hours ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 17 hours ago

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Preparing baked goods: Bakers mix ingredients according to recipes to create various items like breads, pastries, cakes, and cookies....

Production Baker-Morning Shift-Smithfield

  • Smithfield, UT
  • 1 day ago
  • Smithfield, UT
  • 1 day ago

At Lees Marketplace, the Overnight Production Baker plays a key role in crafting high-quality, scratch-made baked goods that delight our customers each day....

Bakery/Cake Decorator

  • South Jordan, UT
  • 1 day ago
  • South Jordan, UT
  • 1 day ago

decorating experience - Ability to handle stressful situations - Knowledge of basic math - Effective communication skills Desired - Second language: speaking, reading and/or writing...

Baker 1 - Year Round

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 2 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 2 days ago

SUMMARY As a Baker 1, you will work under the direction of the Pastry Chef and will be responsible for coordinating individual workstation and communicating with the Pastry Chef....

Assistant Baker

  • Logan, UT
  • 2 days ago
  • Logan, UT
  • 2 days ago

Bread Baking shifts start around 11 am - 7 pm, plus a shift on Sunday (when the store is closed)....

Cake Decorator

  • Kaysville, UT
  • 3 days ago
  • Kaysville, UT
  • 3 days ago

Cake Decorating Primary Location... 6525 S State St, Murray, UT 84107-7218, United States of America...

Cake Decorator

  • Murray, UT
  • 3 days ago
  • Murray, UT
  • 3 days ago

Cake Decorating Primary Location... 6525 S State St, Murray, UT 84107-7218, United States of America...

Experienced Baker

  • Washington, UT
  • 6 days ago
  • Washington, UT
  • 6 days ago

MUST HAVE PREVIOUS BAKER EXPERIENCE IN A BAKERY SETTING. A Day in the Life: As a Baker, no one day is ever the same....

Cake Artist/Pastry Baker

  • Woodland Hills, UT
  • 6 days ago
  • Woodland Hills, UT
  • 6 days ago

assists in the culinary operations by managing and producing of all the baked goods along side other culinary team members RESPONSIBILITIES Manage production and prepare a wide variety of standard...

Part Time Artisan Baker - Overnights

  • Riverton, UT
  • 7 days ago
  • Riverton, UT
  • 7 days ago

Part Time Artisan Baker - Overnights Req #18549 13330 Kestrel Range Rd, Riverton, UT 84096, USA Job Description Posted Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 2:00 AM | Expires Friday, July 25, 2025 at 1:59 AM $15.00...

Bakery Manager

  • Santa Clara, UT
  • 7 days ago
  • Santa Clara, UT
  • 7 days ago

Bakery Manager Req #18489 3520 Pioneer Pkwy, Santa Clara, UT 84765, USA Job Description Posted Friday, July 18, 2025 at 2:00 AM | Expires Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 1:59 AM Up to $84,000 PER YEAR...

Cake Decorator - PT

  • Riverton, UT
  • 7 days ago
  • Riverton, UT
  • 7 days ago

Desired knowledge, skills, and abilities: A high school diploma or GED preferred; one year of pastry and/or cake decorating experience preferred; or any combination of education, experience, and training...

Assistant Bakery Manager

  • Midvale, UT
  • 7 days ago
  • Midvale, UT
  • 7 days ago

Assistant Bakery Manager Req #18581 7755 S 700 E, Midvale, UT 84047, USA Job Description Posted Monday, July 21, 2025 at 2:00 AM | Expires Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 1:59 AM $20.89 - $22.39 PER...

External Content Baker

  • Lindon, UT
  • 8 days ago
  • Lindon, UT
  • 8 days ago

External Content Bakers are tasked with the preparation, baking, and presentation of cookies and various other products intended for Crumbl's external content platforms, encompassing social media, Crumbl...

Bakery Manager

  • Orem, UT
  • 8 days ago
  • Orem, UT
  • 8 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...

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Salary for Baker Jobs in Utah

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Highest Education Level

Bakers in Utah offer the following education background
Associate's Degree
27.1%
High School or GED
25.5%
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 Utah
Less than 1 year
62.9%
2-4 years
16.5%
None
15.6%
1-2 years
5.1%


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