Bakery Jobs

young baker selling cupcakes

Cakes, cookies, doughnuts, fresh loaves of bread straight out of the oven — for many people, baked goods rank at the top of the list of their favorite foods. As the demand for these delicious foods rises, so does the number of bakery jobs. If you enjoy creating tasty treats and interacting with those who purchase and consume them, a career as a baker might be perfect for you. With bakery jobs projected to increase faster than average, the outlook for bakers is hot.

Work environments for bakers range from local cafés and restaurants to national supermarket chains and food service wholesalers. Depending on the facility, the equipment used to create baked goods runs from household kitchen appliances to high-volume mixing machines and commercial ovens. Wherever you do your baking, the goal is the same: to produce quality baked goods that people will love.