Baker Jobs in Washington

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

  • Mount Vernon, WA
  • 22 hours ago
  • Mount Vernon, WA
  • 22 hours ago

A Day in the Life: As a Baker, no one day is ever the same....

Baker - Falls Buffet

  • Snoqualmie, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Snoqualmie, WA
  • 1 day ago

PREFERRED Education and Experience: Two (2) years as a Professional Baker....

Baker II Ephrata

  • Ephrata, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Ephrata, WA
  • 1 day ago

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities: Champions Company and Division customer service programs to meet or exceed Division customer service goals. Handles customer relations in a positive...

Cake Decorator-Ephrata

  • Ephrata, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Ephrata, WA
  • 1 day ago

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities: Champions Company and Division customer service programs to meet or exceed Division customer service goals. Handles customer relations in a positive...

Bakery Manager Yakima WA

  • Yakima, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Yakima, WA
  • 1 day ago

Skills and Physical Requirements: Requires working knowledge of all job duties including Cake Decorator, Baker, and Sales Associate, and performs those job duties as required....

Cake Decorator - Full Time

  • Bellingham, WA
  • 2 days ago
  • Bellingham, WA
  • 2 days ago

As a Bakery Decorator, you'll be responsible for all duties related to creating and decorating cakes, tarts, pastries, and special-order items. You'll use your artistic talents to build and finish...

Cake Decorator

  • Arlington, WA
  • 2 days ago
  • Arlington, WA
  • 2 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...

Baker

  • Stanwood, WA
  • 3 days ago
  • Stanwood, WA
  • 3 days ago

A Day in the Life: As a Baker, no one day is ever the same....

Assistant Bakery Manager

  • Spokane, WA
  • 3 days ago
  • Spokane, WA
  • 3 days ago

Benefits: Bonus based on performance Competitive salary Employee discounts Paid time off Training & development At Nothing Bundt Cakes, the Assistant Bakery Manager keeps the atmosphere upbeat and...

Passionate Bread Baker

  • Bow, WA
  • 3 days ago
  • Bow, WA
  • 3 days ago

Candidates with professional bread baking experience will be prioritized....

Cake Decorator

  • Ferndale, WA
  • 3 days ago
  • Ferndale, WA
  • 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 pastries...

792 Bakery Manager

  • Covington, WA
  • 4 days ago
  • Covington, WA
  • 4 days ago

Skills and Physical Requirements: Requires working knowledge of all job duties including Cake Decorator, Baker, and Sales Associate, and performs those job duties as required....

Part time Baker needed

  • Everett, WA
  • 4 days ago
  • Everett, WA
  • 4 days ago

Silver Lake bakery is hiring a Part time Overnight shift Baker to assist the Pastry Chef in preparing croissants, puff pastry, sugar dough, and brioche. - Must be dependable, have strong work ethics...

Bakery/Cake Decorator

  • Marysville, WA
  • 5 days ago
  • Marysville, WA
  • 5 days ago

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

Baker

  • Lynnwood, WA
  • 5 days ago
  • Lynnwood, WA
  • 5 days ago

You Will: Draw up production schedule to determine type and quantity of goods to produce Plan and prepare ingredients and dough for bread, cakes, rolls, mousse, puddings, sweet goods, batters and...

Demographic Data for Washington

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Salary for Baker Jobs in Washington

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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


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