Job title: Baker

Location: [Company location]

Reports to: [Pastry Chef, Head Baker, or Kitchen Manager]

Employment type: [Full-time / Part-time]

Job summary:

We're looking for a Baker to make bread, pastries, and desserts for [bakery, hotel, or restaurant name]. The right person follows recipes precisely, works well on early shifts, and keeps quality consistent from batch to batch.

Bakers shape what guests remember about a meal or a visit. Consistent, on-time production reduces waste, keeps display cases full, and protects food safety.

Key responsibilities:

• Mix, proof, shape, and bake breads, pastries, cakes, and desserts to recipe and production schedules.
• Scale recipes up or down and weigh ingredients accurately.
• Laminate doughs and prepare fillings, glazes, and decorations.
• Check oven temperatures, proofing times, and product quality throughout each shift.
• Label products with dates and allergen information that meets local law, such as [the 9 major US allergens or the UK's 14 allergens].
• Follow food safety rules, including safe storage, temperature logs, and cross-contact prevention.
• Rotate stock, track inventory, and report low supplies to the manager.
• Clean and sanitize mixers, ovens, sheeters, and work surfaces after use.
• Test new recipes and seasonal items with the pastry or kitchen team.
• Pack and prepare orders for retail, wholesale, or catering customers.

• High school diploma or equivalent; culinary or baking certificate preferred.
• [X]+ years of experience in a commercial bakery or kitchen.
• Food handler card [or a Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate (UK), a Food Safety Supervisor certificate (AU), or FSSAI FoSTaC training (India)], where required by [state or local] law.
• Working knowledge of baking techniques, ingredients, and commercial equipment.
• Ability to lift [50] pounds ([23] kg) and stand for long shifts.
• Availability for early mornings, weekends, and holidays.

• Bread and pastry production.
• Precise measuring and scaling.
• Time management across multiple batches.
• Attention to detail and consistency.
• Food safety and sanitation.
• Teamwork in a busy kitchen.

• Cake decorating or viennoiserie experience.
• Experience with gluten-free or allergen-free baking.
• Certified Food Protection Manager credential, such as ServSafe Manager [or a Level 3 Food Safety certificate (UK), a Food Safety Supervisor certificate (AU), or FSSAI FoSTaC supervisor training (India)].

• [Health, dental, and vision insurance, or private medical cover]
• [Retirement plan, such as a 401(k), pension, or superannuation]
• [Paid time off and holidays]
• [Early-shift premium]
• [Free or discounted baked goods]
• [Salary range]