Baker/cake decorator vs oven baker

The differences between baker/cake decorators and oven bakers 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 an oven baker. Additionally, an oven baker has an average salary of $30,231, 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 an oven baker are kitchen equipment, oven temperatures, and .

Baker/cake decorator vs oven baker overview

	Baker/Cake Decorator	Oven Baker
Yearly salary	$27,149	$30,231
Hourly rate	$13.05	$14.53
Growth rate	8%	8%
Number of jobs	7,957	5,922
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 36%	High School Diploma, 31%
Average age	42	42
Years of experience	12	12

Baker/cake decorator vs oven baker salary

Baker/cake decorators and oven bakers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Baker/Cake Decorator	Oven Baker
Average salary	$27,149	$30,231
Salary range	Between $19,000 And $36,000	Between $22,000 And $41,000
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 oven baker education

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

	Baker/Cake Decorator	Oven Baker
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 36%	High School Diploma, 31%
Most common major	Culinary Arts	Business
Most common college	-	-

Baker/cake decorator vs oven baker demographics

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

	Baker/Cake Decorator	Oven Baker
Average age	42	42
Gender ratio	Male, 12.9% Female, 87.1%	Male, 93.0% Female, 7.0%
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, 7.7% Unknown, 5.1% Hispanic or Latino, 21.4% Asian, 5.6% White, 59.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
LGBT Percentage	6%	6%

Differences between baker/cake decorator and oven baker 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.

Oven baker example responsibilities.

Manage inventory of ingredients and culinary supplies.
Prepare and bake bagels in a high-volume bakery and maintain proficiency at every station.
Weigh and measure ingredients, using measuring cups and spoons.

Baker/cake decorator vs oven baker skills

Common baker/cake decorator skills

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

Common oven baker skills

Kitchen Equipment, 54%
Oven Temperatures, 46%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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