Free baker job description template
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Baker job description template · Fill in the [brackets]
Baker
About the job
[Business name] is hiring a Baker who mixes, bakes and finishes breads and pastries to recipe, on time and to a consistent standard. [One or two sentences about your business and why someone would want to work there.]
What you’ll do
- Measure and mix ingredients to recipe
- Shape, proof and bake products
- Decorate and finish baked goods
- Operate and clean ovens, mixers and other equipment
- Track inventory and order ingredients [if part of the role]
- Follow food safety and sanitation rules
- Pack and display products for sale [if part of the role]
What you need
- Early morning availability
- Able to lift [weight] and stand for long periods
- Food safety certification [if required in your area]
- Attention to detail and consistency
Nice to have
- Baking or pastry experience
- Experience scaling recipes for volume
How to apply
[Apply link, email or phone], by [date].
[Business name] is an equal opportunity employer.
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Example: the template filled in for a small business
Hypothetical example for Cedar Street Bakery, a neighborhood bakery and cafe.
Cedar Street Bakery is hiring a Baker (Tuesday to Saturday, 3 a.m. to 11 a.m.). You'll mix, shape and bake our daily bread and pastry list and keep the kitchen clean. We train on our recipes; a food handler card is required within [__] days.
Notice what makes it work: real hours, the actual tools, who they report to, and one honest reason to want the job. That’s the difference between a blank template and a job description that gets the right applicants.
What a baker does
A baker mixes, bakes and finishes breads and pastries to recipe, on time and to a consistent standard. Typical duties include:
- Measure and mix ingredients to recipe
- Shape, proof and bake products
- Decorate and finish baked goods
- Operate and clean ovens, mixers and other equipment
- Track inventory and order ingredients if part of the role
- Follow food safety and sanitation rules
Duties adapted from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook.
Requirements, training and licenses
The Bureau of Labor Statistics says no formal education is required for bakers, and employers may require food safety certification. Check with your county or state health department for what applies to you.
Training: Moderate-term on-the-job training.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Bakers.
How much does a baker make?
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook. A median means half earned more and half earned less. Pay in your area may be higher or lower; check postings for similar jobs near you. A growing number of states and cities require a pay range in job postings, so check your local rules before you post.
Before you set the rate, run the free hiring cost calculator. It adds payroll taxes and other costs and shows how much work the hire needs to bring in to pay for itself.
Free template or written for you?
| Free template | Job Description $30 | Hiring Kit $299 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written for | Any business | Your business | Your business |
| Duties and schedule | Typical, with blanks | Yours, filled in | Yours, filled in |
| Pay | National figure | Set for your local market | Set for your local market |
| State rules | “Check your state” | Checked for your state | Checked for your state |
| Ready to post | No, you edit it | Yes | Yes, plus the job posting |
| Performance review form | — | Included free | Included |
| Interview guide and 30-60-90 day plan | — | — | Included |
| Use the template | Have us write it | Get the Hiring Kit |
Free template
- Typical duties with blanks to fill in
- National pay figure
- You edit it before posting
Job Description · $30
- Written for your business: your duties, schedule and pay
- Checked for your state’s rules
- Ready to post
- Free matching performance review form
Hiring Kit · $299
- Everything in the $30 job description
- The job posting
- Interview guide
- 30-60-90 day plan for the new hire
Fixed prices. See what’s included in Job Description Writing and the Hiring Kit.
Common questions
Do bakers need a food handler card?
Employers may require food safety certification, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and rules differ by state and county. Ask your health department what applies, and put the requirement and deadline in the posting.
Can I use this template for free?
Yes. Copy it, edit it and post it. It's a starting point written for any business, so fill in the brackets and adjust the duties to your actual job. If you'd rather have it written for your business, ready to post, our Job Description service is $30.
Is this legal advice?
No. This page is general information. Requirements for some roles, especially in healthcare, vary by state. Check your state's rules, and talk to an employment attorney if you're unsure.
Published by Groundwork Business Advisory. Updated October 2026. General information, not legal advice. Pay data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, May 2025 wage estimates.