Baker

CASA Schools; Roswell (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local baking institution in Georgia is seeking a skilled baker to produce a variety of baked goods, including bread, pastries, and desserts. As part of the team, you will ensure quality control and experiment with new recipes. The ideal candidate should have formal culinary education or practical experience in baking, along with excellent customer service skills. This position involves early morning shifts and teamwork in a dynamic kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• A formal culinary school or baking degree is preferred.
• Practical experience through internships or apprenticeships is valuable.
• Courses or workshops may enhance baking skills.

Responsibilities

• Produce a variety of breads and pastries.
• Maintain quality control of baked goods.
• Experiment with new recipes and ingredients.
• Manage early morning shift operations.
• Clean and prepare the kitchen for the next shift.

Skills

Ingredient properties understanding

Mixing and fermentation

Baking temperatures proficiency

Troubleshooting baking issues

Physical endurance

Customer service

Education

Culinary school or baking degree

Job description

Overview

A baker is skilled in the art of preparing various types of baked goods, from bread and pastries to cakes and desserts. Bakers create these delicacies in bakeries, restaurants, hotels, or for their own storefronts. Following established recipes, adding creative touches, and using baking techniques to perfection, you’ll tempt customers with the aromas and flavors you produce.

Responsibilities

• Produce a variety of bread, including artisanal loaves, baguettes, rolls, and specialty breads like sourdough or rye.
• Create pastries, cakes, and desserts, handling ingredients, mixing, shaping, baking, and final presentation.
• Maintain quality control by examining consistency, taste, and appearance to meet specific standards.
• Experiment with new recipes, ingredients, and techniques to stay updated with changing consumer preferences.
• Manage early morning shift operations: folding ingredients, preparing dough, loading racks, and operating ovens.
• Clean kitchen and prepare the workspace for the next shift.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Deep understanding of ingredient properties and interactions.
• Proficiency in mixing, fermentation, shaping, and dough handling.
• Knowledge of baking temperatures, times, and consistency for the final product.
• Ability to troubleshoot common issues such as dough not rising or cakes collapsing.
• Physical endurance, including lifting heavy bowls and moving trays.
• Good customer service and effective communication within the bakery team.

Education and Experience

Formal culinary school or baking and pastry arts degree provides structured knowledge and a comprehensive understanding of baking techniques. Many successful bakers gain skills through practical experience, on‑job training, or apprenticeship. Specialized courses, workshops, or short‑term programs can enhance skills and knowledge.

Career Path

Experience ranges from apprenticeship to freelance opportunities, with potential to advance to shop ownership or management roles within bakeries or large establishments.