Baker Jobs

If you’re creative, precise, and enjoy working with food, Baker jobs offer a rewarding and hands-on career within Scotland’s thriving hospitality and catering sector. At Stafffinders, we connect talented bakers and enthusiastic newcomers with reputable employers across Glasgow, Edinburgh, and throughout Scotland, helping you find the perfect role to match your skills, experience, and career ambitions.

Bakers play an essential role in the culinary world, producing the breads, pastries, and desserts enjoyed in cafés, restaurants, hotels, and artisan bakeries across the country. From crafting signature loaves to preparing delicate patisserie, their work combines artistry, precision, and a passion for quality. These positions are vital in the hospitality, retail, and catering industries, where attention to detail, time management, and consistency are key.

What Does a Baker Do?

A Baker is responsible for preparing, mixing, and baking a variety of baked goods, from breads and rolls to cakes, pastries, and other confectionery. Depending on the workplace, this can range from large-scale commercial production to small artisanal baking. Typical responsibilities of a Baker include:

• Measuring and mixing ingredients according to recipes and production schedules.

• Operating ovens, mixers, and other baking equipment safely and efficiently.

• Monitoring baking times and temperatures to ensure consistent results.

• Decorating and finishing baked goods to high presentation standards.

• Managing ingredient stock and ordering supplies as needed.

• Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene across all baking areas.

• Adhering to food safety and allergen control regulations.

• Assisting in menu planning or recipe development.

Bakers often work as part of a wider kitchen or catering team, collaborating with pastry chefs, kitchen managers, and front-of-house staff to deliver outstanding products and customer satisfaction.

Skills and Qualities for Baker Jobs

To succeed as a Baker, you’ll need a blend of creativity, precision, and practical skill. Employers look for individuals who are passionate about food, reliable under pressure, and committed to maintaining high standards. Key skills and qualities include:

• Strong knowledge of baking techniques and ingredients.

• Excellent attention to detail and consistency.

• Good time management and ability to work to schedules.

• Physical stamina and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

• Creativity in developing and presenting baked goods.

• Understanding of food hygiene and safety standards.

• Teamwork and communication skills.

• A positive attitude and willingness to learn new techniques.

Experience in a commercial bakery, café, or catering kitchen can be beneficial, though many employers also offer on-the-job training for enthusiastic individuals with the right attitude and aptitude for baking.

Training and Career Progression

Many Baker jobs in Scotland offer structured training, apprenticeships, or development programmes, allowing you to learn from experienced professionals while gaining recognised qualifications such as SVQs or City & Guilds certifications in Professional Bakery.

As you gain experience, you can progress into more senior positions such as:

• Pastry Chef

• Head Baker

• Bakery Supervisor or Production Manager

• Artisan Baker or Bakery Owner

There are also opportunities to specialise in areas such as patisserie, sourdough, or gluten-free baking, or to advance your skills through further culinary training. With Scotland’s growing appetite for locally made, high-quality baked goods, experienced bakers continue to be in strong demand.

Take the next step in Scotland’s growing hospitality and catering industry, explore Baker jobs in Scotland with Stafffinders today.