Baker/cake decorator vs baker apprentice

The differences between baker/cake decorators and baker apprentices can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 6-12 months to become both a baker/cake decorator and a baker apprentice. Additionally, a baker apprentice has an average salary of $28,463, which is higher than the $27,149 average annual salary of a baker/cake decorator.

The top three skills for a baker/cake decorator include wedding cakes, cleanliness and cupcakes. The most important skills for a baker apprentice are food safety, bakery products, and mixers.

Baker/cake decorator vs baker apprentice overview

	Baker/Cake Decorator	Baker Apprentice
Yearly salary	$27,149	$28,463
Hourly rate	$13.05	$13.68
Growth rate	8%	8%
Number of jobs	7,957	11,552
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 36%	Bachelor's Degree, 35%
Average age	42	42
Years of experience	12	12

Baker/cake decorator vs baker apprentice salary

Baker/cake decorators and baker apprentices have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Baker/Cake Decorator	Baker Apprentice
Average salary	$27,149	$28,463
Salary range	Between $19,000 And $36,000	Between $21,000 And $38,000
Highest paying City	Livingston, NJ	-
Highest paying state	New Hampshire	-
Best paying company	Whole Foods Market	-
Best paying industry	Retail	-

Differences between baker/cake decorator and baker apprentice education

There are a few differences between a baker/cake decorator and a baker apprentice in terms of educational background:

	Baker/Cake Decorator	Baker Apprentice
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 36%	Bachelor's Degree, 35%
Most common major	Culinary Arts	Culinary Arts
Most common college	-	-

Baker/cake decorator vs baker apprentice demographics

Here are the differences between baker/cake decorators' and baker apprentices' demographics:

	Baker/Cake Decorator	Baker Apprentice
Average age	42	42
Gender ratio	Male, 12.9% Female, 87.1%	Male, 54.6% Female, 45.4%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.5% Unknown, 5.1% Hispanic or Latino, 16.1% Asian, 7.7% White, 59.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%	Black or African American, 11.6% Unknown, 4.9% Hispanic or Latino, 14.7% Asian, 8.9% White, 59.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
LGBT Percentage	6%	6%

Differences between baker/cake decorator and baker apprentice duties and responsibilities

Baker/cake decorator example responsibilities.

Manage inventory of ingredients and culinary supplies.
Place the orders for groceries and supplies.
Utilize food safety procedures (FIFO).
Used FiFo system to restock shelves with new products.
Maintain inventory control, cleanliness and sanitation.
Prepare and bake bagels in a high-volume bakery and maintain proficiency at every station.

Baker apprentice example responsibilities.

Manage inventory of ingredients and culinary supplies.
Maintain an effective FIFO inventory through tracking of``manufacture on"dates.
Apply glazes, icings, or other toppings onto bake goods, using spatulas or brushes.
Experience in operating hydraulic dough dividers, mixers and super grain - molders for high quality loaves.
Use a variety of kitchen tools, including electric mixers, pans, rolling pins, and cutting tools.
Prepare and bake bagels in a high-volume bakery and maintain proficiency at every station.

Baker/cake decorator vs baker apprentice skills

Common baker/cake decorator skills

Wedding Cakes, 21%
Cleanliness, 15%
Cupcakes, 15%
Customer Service, 9%
Bakery Products, 8%
Food Preparation, 5%

Common baker apprentice skills

Food Safety, 26%
Bakery Products, 23%
Mixers, 13%
Premier Customer Service, 10%
Sales Floor, 9%
Culinary, 7%

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