Baker
Mix and bake ingredients to produce breads, rolls, cookies, cakes, pies, pastries, or other baked goods.
At a Glance
Baker earns an average of $27,040/yr. Typical education: High school or GED. Experience: 1–2 years. Top skills: Customer Service, Sales, Sanitation.
$27,040/yr
High school or GED
1–2 years
45
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Bakers
Median Wage
$36,650/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+5.6%
Education
No formal educational credential
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (16)
Sanitation
Merchandising
Food Safety And Sanitation
Baking
Cake Decorating
Packaging And Labeling
Pallet Jacks
Loading And Unloading
Selling Techniques
Breads
Frying
Safety Standards
Bakery Experience
Restaurant Operation
Grilling
Recipes
Common Skills (14)
Customer Service
Sales
Cleanliness
Communication
Management
Leadership
Greeting Customers
Interpersonal Communications
Tactfulness
Proactivity
Operations
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