Baker/cake decorator vs second baker

The differences between baker/cake decorators and second 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 a second baker. Additionally, a second baker has an average salary of $31,876, which is higher than the $27,149 average annual salary of a baker/cake decorator.

Baker/cake decorator vs second baker overview

	Baker/Cake Decorator	Second Baker
Yearly salary	$27,149	$31,876
Hourly rate	$13.05	$15.32
Growth rate	8%	8%
Number of jobs	7,957	6,005
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 36%	Bachelor's Degree, 29%
Average age	42	42
Years of experience	12	12

Baker/cake decorator vs second baker salary

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

	Baker/Cake Decorator	Second Baker
Average salary	$27,149	$31,876
Salary range	Between $19,000 And $36,000	Between $23,000 And $43,000
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 second baker education

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

	Baker/Cake Decorator	Second Baker
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 36%	Bachelor's Degree, 29%
Most common major	Culinary Arts	Fine Arts
Most common college	-	-

Baker/cake decorator vs second baker demographics

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

	Baker/Cake Decorator	Second Baker
Average age	42	42
Gender ratio	Male, 12.9% Female, 87.1%	Male, 53.8% Female, 46.2%
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, 7.8% Unknown, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 22.9% Asian, 8.0% White, 56.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
LGBT Percentage	6%	6%

Differences between baker/cake decorator and second 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.

Second 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.
Check and sign for incoming bakeries products being place in bakery area.

Baker/cake decorator vs second baker skills

Common baker/cake decorator skills

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

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Updated January 8, 2025

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