Employment Prospects
Employers
Approximately 218,800 bakers are employed in the United States. Bakery workers can find jobs in a wide variety of settings, from small retail bakeries and bakery departments in supermarkets to multinational companies with huge manufacturing plants. They also may work in wholesale bakeries or distribution centers as well as in restaurants and hotels. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, about one-third of all bakers work part time.
Starting Out
Aspiring bakers can apply to bakeries for jobs as helpers or apprentices. Students can often find jobs or apprenticeships through career services offices at baking schools. State employment offices and newspapers may provide leads. Local unions also have information about job openings.
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