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Baker Job Description: Top Duties and Requirements

A Baker is a professional who prepares baked goods, such as pastries, pies, cookies, breads, and cakes, in bakeries and restaurants. A Baker’s key duties include preparing dough, mixing batters, creating new recipes or closely following existing ones, receiving special orders from customers, adhering to all food quality and workplace safety protocols, and ensuring timely completion of baked products.

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What does a Baker do?

A Baker mixes and bakes ingredients according to a recipe to make baked goods, which may include desserts like pies and cupcakes, and bread items such as croissants, muffins, and rolls. They observe their creation as it bakes to ensure the product is cooking as it should, watching out for the baked item’s colour and formation in the oven. They also pay special attention to an oven’s settings to make sure they are baking their product under the correct temperature. Bakers measure recipe ingredients and combine them as instructed to ensure a quality end product. They may also work as an independent Baker, crafting and catering their creations for customers and clients.

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Baker Job Description Examples:

Example 1

As a Baker at COBS Bread, you will:
  • Work as part of a small team to bake products from scratch early each morning, following carefully crafted recipes
  • Be responsible for reading production schedules and recipes, measuring and mixing ingredients, molding and shaping dough, and processing everything through the ovens
  • Also work alongside your team to keep the bakery clean, and provide delightful customer service.

    Requirements
  • You�re a morning person as shifts start as early as 2 AM
  • You have your own transportation as your shifts will often start earlier than public transit is available
  • Previous baking and/or customer service experience is an asset, but it�s not required. We�re happy to train you
  • You have a positive attitude, good organizational skills, and a strong sense of urgency.

    Job Type: Full-time

    Salary: $16.00-$20.00 per hour

    Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift



    Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Aurora, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

    Shift availability:
  • Night Shift (required)
  • Overnight Shift Location: In person

    • Example 2

    We are looking for a creative baker to join our team. You would be responsible for crafting delicious desserts, breads and treats in a clean and organized work space. The successful applicant will join the team in the production of high volume and high quality cakes, desserts, and other baked goods. Must be able to work early morning.

    Qualifications and Job Summary:

    *-
  • Completed or currently enrolled in a baking and pastry program.

  • Genuinely passionate about food and knowledgable about baking
  • 1- 3 years baking experience
  • Baking and pastry arts diploma and/or trade experience is an asset.
  • High attention to detail and the ability to thrive in our fast-paced environment are required
  • Must be a positive, contributing team player who enjoys working in a progressive environment
  • Must be able to lift 20kg
  • Follow recipes, checklists, procedures & operating instructions thoroughly
  • Complete tasks as delegated by your team leader & assist other team members as required
  • Assist in stock control on all perishable stock
  • Ensure consistency & quality of production
  • Help ensure production areas are maintained and cleaned to highest standards

    Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
    Part-time hours: 40 per week

    Salary: $17.00-$19.00 per hour

    Benefits:
  • Casual dress
  • Discounted or free food
  • Paid time off
    Flexible Language Requirement:
  • French not required
    Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift
    Supplemental pay types:
  • Tips



    Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Ottawa, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

    Education:
  • AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (preferred)

    Experience:
  • Baking: 2 years Location: In person

    • Example 3

    Peaked Pies Vancouver is a small but mighty Aussie bakery cafe. We serve breakfast pies named after infamous Australian outlaws such as Ned Kelly! We make our customers scream from the rooftop "Get it Peaked!"..... and now we are looking for our next Weekend Pie Master, the Cook behind the [website] can add to our weekend team.

    Peaked Pies have become famous for our Australian meat pies, sweet pies, breakfast pies, desserts and coffee. All of our pies are handmade in store and baked fresh daily. We have built a reputation for the highest quality Australian meat pies and customer service.

    We are looking for a PartTime Cook who enjoys being part of a tight knit crew but loves to work autonomously.

    Part Time Cook who enjoys being part of a tight knit crew but loves to work autonomously.

    As the Cook you are in control of the kitchen. You determine how many pies are required for the day and what needs to be made for the next day. You will be organized and have a sense of urgency about you. This is not a standard line cook or pastry maker position. You plan the day and are only responsible for yourself and making delicious pies!

    Duties include:

  • Accurately observe and determine what pie fillings, cakes and prep needs to be made for the following day
  • Prepare dough
  • Ability to multitask and complete cooking while baking pies and making mashed potato, peas and gravy
  • Ability to multitask while cooking numerous pie fillings at a time
  • Able to foresee busy periods and prepare the kitchen accordingly
  • Monitor all food stock and place orders as scheduled/required
  • Oversea any prep work and/or prep accordingly
  • Help keep dish sink clear
  • Use FIFO method when dealing with deliveries

    Requirements:

  • Fun attitude
  • Proven ability to multi-task
  • Able to work a flexible schedule which includes weekends;
  • Must be able to carry/lift 55lb of weight
  • Must have previous restaurant/kitchen experience
  • Must have Foodsafe Level 1 certificate

    Compensation is $16.65 per hour plus equal share of tips, staff meals and discounts. Shift is 6am - 4pm; Saturday and Sunday or Sunday and Monday

    **Please ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE Legally Allowed TO WORK IN Canada**

    Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

    Salary: From $16.65 per hour

    Schedule:
  • 10 hour shift

    Application question(s):
  • Do you live in Vancouver?
  • Are you available to work on Saturday and Sunday, starting at 6am??

    Experience:
  • Cooking: 1 year (required)

    Licence/Certification:
  • Food Safety Certification (preferred)

    Shift Shift (required)

    • Example 4

    This position is for a commercial kitchen on Marine Drive and will start as part-time with the possibility of moving into a full-time. Shift time will range between 10PM-8AM - TBD.

    A Baker is an integral part of the shop! They are responsible for preparing all donuts, including fillings and icings needed for all shifts. Consistently model all store policies, standards, and practices to ensure efficient processes are maintained and quality product is produced on your shift. They demonstrate excellent knowledge of safety, health rules, and quality control.

    *
  • Determine the right amounts and types of ingredients required for making donuts.
  • Check order sheets in order to figure out how many donuts need to be made.
  • Obtain ingredients, and follow recipes in order to combine and mix them.
  • Use hands or power mixers in order to make donut dough or mixture.
  • Ensure that the right quantities of ingredients, such as flour, shortening, and yeast are added to the mixture.
  • Place donuts in fryers, and set frying times.
  • Observe donuts as they are being cooked in order to ensure that they don�t burn, or remain raw.
  • Remove cooked donuts, and place them on cooling racks.
  • Glaze donuts according to provided recipes, and sprinkle toppings such as edible confetti, sugar, or cream on them.
  • Ensure that toppings are properly set before packing donuts in boxes or bags.
  • Place donuts in boxes and containers, ready for courier pick up
  • Perform preventative as well as regular maintenance on fryers and ovens on a regular basis.
  • Ensure that all ingredients and supplies required for baking donuts are available at all times.
  • Assist in maintaining a high level of kitchen sanitation and cleanliness.

    ***

    Valued but not required skills and experience:
  • Food Safe Certificate
  • Experience with basic equipment repair and maintenance
  • Bakery and decorating experience

    ***

    Physical Requirements:
  • Continuous standing/walking for all tasks
  • Frequent lifting and carrying up to 22 kg
  • Frequent turning and reaching
  • Occasional pushing, pulling, and some forward bending
  • Ability to lift at least 2.5 kg to a height of 1.7 meters
  • Constant use of both hands, with frequent wrist rotation and flexing, occasional forceful gripping

    Job Type: Part-time

    Salary: $20.00-$22.00 per hour

    Benefits:
  • Discounted or free food
    Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Night shift
  • Weekend availability

    Application question(s):
  • What days and times are you available to work? (Ex. Monday-Sunday 10PM-8AM)
  • How do you feel about working alone vs working with a team?
  • When can you start?

    Experience:
  • Baking: 1 year (preferred)

    Licence/Certification:
  • Food Safety Certification Card, Citizenship, or Work-permit (required)

    • Example 5

    Qualifications

  • 1+ years in a bread or pastry preparation position an asset

  • Basic math and measuring skills

  • High school diploma or equivalent; degree from a post-secondary culinary arts training program preferred

    Job Requirements

  • Availability to work onsite with a flexible schedule including mornings and weekends

  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

  • Ability to exert well-paced mobility for up to 8 hours, including standing, walking, bending and squatting

  • Ability to use a commercial oven, commercial stand mixer and other baking equipment

    Job Type: Full-time

    Salary: From $16.00 per hour

    Additional pay:
  • Overtime pay
  • Tips
    Benefits:
  • Discounted or free food
  • Store discount
    Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift

    Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Peterborough, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work 1 year (preferred)

    • Example 6

    Tim Hortons ville de Qu�bec

    -5025 Boul. L'Ormi�re voisin d'IGA et SAQ

    Salaire d�part de 18,50$/h. Nous reconnaissons l'exp�rience Tim Hortons$$

    (( Ce poste s'adresse aux r�sidants Canadiens avec permis de travail ))

    Ce poste est de 40h semaine du dimanche soir au vendredi matin de 22h � 6h

    Nous recherchons une personne fiable, ponctuelle, honn�te, d�brouillarde, autonome et travaillant proprement

    Description de t�ches:

    -Pr�parer de la nourriture en pr�vision de l'ouverture

    -Faire de la cuisson et pr�paration de produit lors des premi�res heures du d�jeuner

    -Voir � la propret� des lieux

    -�tre un oiseau de nuit

    Nous vous offrons:

    -Salaire de d�part a 18,50$/h

    -Une augmentation annuelle

    -Les pauses pay�es

    -Un Repas gratuit par quart de travail

    -Deux uniformes fournis

    Type d'emploi : Temps Plein

    Salaire : 18,50$ par heure

    Type d'emploi : Temps Plein, Commission, Permanent

    Type d'emploi : Temps plein

    Salaire : � partir de 18,00$ par heure

    Horaire :
  • 8 Heures
  • Quart de nuit

    Capacit� � faire le trajet ou � d�m�nager:
  • Quebec City, QC G1P 1K6: Faire le trajet sans probl�me ou pr�voir un d�m�nagement avant de prendre son poste (Obligatoire)

    • Example 7

    Danish Pastry House is seeking a dynamic and talented Daytime Bakerfor their production facility on the Mississauga/Oakville border.

    This is a full-time day shift position and successful candidates will be required to have weekend availability.

    Getting there: Public transportation (1 km away) or access to a reliable vehicle is recommended.

    Responsibilities:

    � Preparation of a variety of desserts, pastries and other baked goods for bakery cafes

    � Follow company health and safety policies and processes

    � Must maintain food quality and hygiene standards

    Skills and Experience

    � Minimum 3 year�s experience scratch baking in a professional bakery

    � 3 years professional baking

    � 3 years food handling

    � 3 years scratch baking

    � Energetic with a positive work ethic

    � Able to multi-task

    � Reliable and able to work independently with confidence

    � Able to work as a team under the Department Manager

    � Must be able to learn quickly and work in a fast-paced environment

    � Strong communication skill

    � Able to read instructions and follow directions in English

    � Strong organizational skills and time management skills

    � Must be accountable for the quality and standard of products produced

    � Able to pay attention to detail

    -First Aid, WHMIS, Occupational Health and Safety familiarity

    -Food handling certification

    Immediate Start

    Danish Pastry House is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. All applicants are welcome to apply. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If you need accommodation during the application or interview process, please advise let us know.

    Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

    Salary: $19.00-$24.00 per hour

    Benefits:
  • On-site parking
  • Store shift

    • Example 8

    WE ARE Hiring Immediately FOR
    Esquimalt Location!!!

    ***EARLY Mornings (4am start)

    ***MID Shifts (11am start)

    If you like baking, decorating donuts, able to multi-task and enjoys a fast-paced environment, this job is for you!!!

    PART TIME / FULL TIME

    Why work for us?
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Employee meal discount
  • Premium Rate of Pay
  • Extended health benefits
  • Free uniforms

    Duties and Responsibilities
  • Prepare products according to food safety standards
  • Production planning (forecasting, keeping up with the demand etc.)
  • Maintain a clean and organized work area

    Job location:
  • 880 Esquimalt Road Victoria, BC V9A 3M4

    Requirements:
  • Must be able to lift 25 lbs
  • Previous experience in baking is an asset
  • Friendly, good communication and calm under pressure
  • Enjoys fast-paced work environment
  • Has multi-tasking skills

    **For high performing Team Members, there may be growth opportunities as aSupervisor and other leadership positions. We'd love to hear from you!

    **We are also extending hours of operation soon! (2-10pm or 3-11pm)

    APPLY NOW!!!

    Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
    Part-time hours: 20-40 per week

    Salary: From $16.50 per hour

    Additional pay:
  • Tips
    Benefits:
  • Dental care
  • Discounted or free food
  • Extended health care
  • Vision care
    Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Holidays
  • Monday to Friday
  • Night shift
  • Weekend availability

    COVID-19 considerations:
    Common surfaces are sanitized frequently. Flexi glass installed.

    Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Esquimalt, BC V9A 3M4: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work 1 year (preferred)

    • Baker duties and responsibilities

    A Baker handles many responsibilities with the goal of meeting customer expectations. Because of the nature of their work and the precision they need to create most of their recipes, Bakers must be able to manage their time well and remain observant in their workspace. Some general duties and responsibilities of a Baker include: 

    • Crafting and preparing new baked goods
    • Ensuring every product meets the expectations of the customer and reflects well on the standards of the establishment
    • Ensuring the workstation is restocked and cleaned as needed
    • Keeping records of the bakery inventory, production levels, and deliveries
    • Inspecting each baked product to ensure it meets quality requirements
    • Displaying and decorating the finished products to make them client-ready
    • Making product improvement recommendations, responding to the needs of the customers, and accepting orders

    Baker skills and qualification

    Given the high demands in the bakery industry, a Baker should be genuine, persistent, independent, passionate, and practical so they can perform their duties. Additionally, a successful Baker must have the skills and qualifications to enable them to perform their mandated duties effectively, including:

    • Ability to create new baked goods and pastries
    • Ability to work under strict deadlines and meet client expectations
    • Knowledge of general baking principles and understanding of a wide variety of recipes
    • Excellent knowledge of safety, health rules, and quality controls
    • Excellent understanding of imperial systems and metrics of measurements
    • Strong verbal and written communication skills to assist in the day-to-day operations within the bakery

    Baker experience requirements

    A Baker can be self-taught or receive on-the-job training that will help them develop their skills and increase their knowledge about baking. A Baker may be expected to have a certain number of years of experience before getting hired for an entry-level Baker role, but this can vary.

    Baker education and training requirements

    Some Bakers earn a post-secondary degree or diploma before working as a Baker, but this is not always a prerequisite. In school, many aspiring Bakers take courses in nutrition, food safety, and mathematics. It would be beneficial for an applicant to engage in on-the-job training or apprenticeship programs to attain skills specific to the bakery they are working for.

    Baker salary expectations

    According to indeed Salaries, the average salary for a Baker is $15.63 per hour. This amount varies depending on factors including the employee’s experience, geographical area, or company pay rates.

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    What qualities make a good Baker?

    Bakers should be creative, have a willingness to learn, showcase their level of passion for the industry, possess related skills and leadership ability, and be able to work both independently and with a team.

    What is the work schedule for a Baker?

    Given their work, a Baker usually works on a full-time basis. However, a Baker may be required to work overtime in case the work demand increases. Their schedule can differ greatly depending on where they work. For example, a restaurant or grocery store that sells perishable baked goods during the day will have shifts in late evenings, early mornings, or during holidays.

    What is the difference between a Cook and a Baker?

    The main differences between a Cook and a Baker is in the ingredients they use, their individual cooking methods, and the end result. While both may follow a recipe, a Baker produces baked goods while a Cook creates meals that usually follow a more savory flavor profile that may include meats, vegetables, and grains. A Baker usually needs to follow the recipe exactly as written to produce the desired end results, but a Cook can usually take more liberties to adjust a recipe.

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