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Bakery Jobs in Rochester, MN (NOW HIRING)

Service Deli Clerk

Rochester, MN · On-site

$13.75 - $16.75/hr

Assembles take-and-bake pizzas. For additional information about pay ranges, click here. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, health benefits (medical/dental/vision ...

Service Deli Clerk

Rochester, MN · On-site

$13.75 - $16.75/hr

Assembles take-and-bake pizzas. For additional information about pay ranges, click here. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, health benefits (medical/dental/vision ...

Team Member

Rochester, MN · On-site

$11.23 - $18.71/hr

At Caribou Coffee we create day-making experiences that spark a chain reaction of GOOD! This is our purpose. Our team brings this to life by focusing on what's really important around here - TEAM ...

Team Member

Rochester, MN · On-site

$11.23 - $18.71/hr

At Caribou Coffee we create day-making experiences that spark a chain reaction of GOOD! This is our purpose. Our team brings this to life by focusing on what's really important around here - TEAM ...

Cook

Rochester, MN · On-site

$16.50 - $18.50/hr

Throughout its history, Perkins Restaurant & Bakery has remained true to its mission of providing guests with personalized service and delicious, homestyle food at a great value. Perkins has ...

Prepare, bake, and decorate dessert food products. * Prepare beef, poultry, and seafood proteins, ensuring the proper storage and handling of raw foods. * Stir and monitor stocks, sauces, and ...

Prepare, bake, and decorate dessert food products. * Prepare beef, poultry, and seafood proteins, ensuring the proper storage and handling of raw foods. * Stir and monitor stocks, sauces, and ...

Throughout its history, Perkins Restaurant & Bakery has remained true to its mission of providing guests with personalized service and delicious, homestyle food at a great value. Perkins has ...

Throughout its history, Perkins Restaurant & Bakery has remained true to its mission of providing guests with personalized service and delicious, homestyle food at a great value. Perkins has ...

Throughout its history, Perkins Restaurant & Bakery has remained true to its mission of providing guests with personalized service and delicious, homestyle food at a great value. Perkins has ...

Cook

Rochester, MN · On-site

$19 - $21/hr

Prepare, bake, and decorate dessert food products. * Prepare beef, poultry, and seafood proteins, ensuring the proper storage and handling of raw foods. * Stir and monitor stocks, sauces, and ...

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How much do bakery jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for bakery in Rochester, MN is $21.35, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.60 and $23.94 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are bakery jobs?

Bakery jobs involve preparing, baking, and sometimes selling a variety of baked goods such as bread, pastries, cakes, and cookies. People in these roles may work as bakers, pastry chefs, bakery assistants, or counter staff. These jobs often require early morning shifts, attention to detail, and knowledge of baking techniques and food safety. Some positions may also include customer service and inventory management responsibilities. Bakery jobs can be found in standalone bakeries, grocery stores, cafes, and large-scale commercial baking facilities.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Baker, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Baker, you need hands-on baking skills, knowledge of food safety, and often a culinary certificate or relevant experience in a bakery setting. Familiarity with commercial ovens, mixers, dough proofers, and inventory management systems is typically required. Attention to detail, time management, and creativity are standout soft skills in this role. These abilities are crucial to consistently produce high-quality baked goods, maintain safety standards, and efficiently meet customer demands.

What is the difference between Bakery vs Pastry Chef?

AspectBakeryPastry Chef
CredentialsBasic culinary skills, baking certifications often preferredAdvanced pastry arts training, culinary certifications
Work EnvironmentBakery shops, supermarkets, cafesFine dining restaurants, bakeries, hotels
Industry UsageMass production, retail bakingArtisan, specialty desserts, intricate pastries
Common Search/ComparisonYesYes

While both bakers and pastry chefs work with baked goods, bakers typically focus on bread, rolls, and basic baked items, often in retail or mass production settings. Pastry chefs specialize in desserts, pastries, and more intricate baked creations, usually in upscale or specialty environments. The main difference lies in the complexity of products and the level of culinary training required.

What are some typical challenges bakers face during busy periods, and how can they effectively manage them?

Bakers often encounter high-pressure situations during holidays, weekends, or when fulfilling large orders, which can lead to time constraints and increased risk of errors. To manage these challenges, it's important to prioritize tasks, prepare ingredients in advance, and maintain clear communication with team members. Effective organization and teamwork help ensure that orders are completed on time while maintaining product quality. Many bakeries also rely on scheduling tools and batch production strategies to streamline the workflow during peak times.

What Are Bakery Jobs?

There are many jobs available at a bakery. At retail bakeries and cafes, there are typically front-of-house workers, such as cashiers, servers, and managers, in addition to a baker. A bakery may also have chefs who cook food in addition to baked goods. In the back of a retail establishment or a production bakery, there are head bakers, bakers’ assistants, as well as other production workers and machinery operators, who operate the oven and other mechanical equipment for preparation of large-scale batches. The qualifications you need to get a bakery job depend on the type of work you are interested in, although it is common for an aspiring baker to attend culinary school or have a culinary background.

What are the most commonly searched types of Bakery jobs in Rochester, MN? The most popular types of Bakery jobs in Rochester, MN are:
What cities near Rochester, MN are hiring for Bakery jobs? Cities near Rochester, MN with the most Bakery job openings:
Food and Beverage , Starbucks, Deli, Bakery (T1351)

Food and Beverage , Starbucks, Deli, Bakery (T1351)

Target

Rochester, MN • On-site

$17/hr

Other

Posted 2 days ago


Target rating

6.6

Company rating: 6.6 out of 10

Based on 6,826 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

14th of 39 rated national retailers


Job description

Starting Hourly Rate / Salario por Hora Inicial: $17.00 USD per hour

ALL ABOUT TARGET

Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture. Learn more about Target here.

ALL ABOUT FOOD & BEVERAGE

The Food & Beverage team enables a consistent experience for our guests by ensuring product is fresh, in stock, available and accurately priced and signed on the sales floor. They are experts of operations, process and efficiency. This team leads food and food services including replenishment, inventory accuracy, food safety, presentation, pricing and promotional signing processes for all Food & Beverage areas of the store.

At Target, we believe in our team members having meaningful experiences that help them build and develop skills for a career. The role of a Food & Beverage Expert can provide you with the skills and experiences of:

  • Guest service fundamentals and experience building a guest first culture in Food & Beverage

  • Provide guests with information around when to purchase items and in what quantity, as well as storage tips

  • Food & Beverage business fundamentals: department sales trends, inventory, quality and freshness management, guest shopping patterns and pricing and promotions strategies

  • Food seasonality, freshness and quality, food safety standards and routines, and merchandising

As a Food & Beverage Expert, no two days are ever the same, but a typical day will most likely include the following responsibilities:

  • Deliver an exceptional guest experience, providing a fresh and full shopping experience during all hours of operations, prioritizing the guest's needs over task.

  • Uphold and maintain the execution of the Food & Beverage Standards.

  • Execute Food & Beverage processes including food deliveries, replenishment, straightening merchandise, in-stocks routines, data accuracy, culling, rotation, cleaning, signing and organizing and storing reserve product.

  • Follow all food safety requirements asoutlinedin Target's policies and procedures.

  • Use sampling and suggestive selling to promote products and increase sales.

  • Work with vendors to proactively set, maintain and make planned changes to salesfloor merchandise displays and to keep organized backroom space.

  • Locate and identify damaged, recalled or expired items and process according to Target's policies and procedures.

  • Be knowledgeable about the tools, products, and services available in the total store, and specific to your area, to solve issues for the guest and improve their experience.

  • Execute all federal, state and local adult beverage laws as they apply to your business.

  • Appropriately use and care for in-store and personal protective equipment; follow equipment control guidelines.

  • Always demonstrate a culture of ethical conduct, safety and compliance.

  • Work in a safe manner at all times; comply with all safety policies, best practices, and training; report hazards and correct where possible.

  • Support guest services such as back-up cashier, order pick up (OPU) and Drive-up (DU) and maintain a compliance culture while executing those duties, such as compliance with federal, state, and local laws.

  • Create a welcoming experience by greeting guests as you are completing your daily tasks.

  • When guests need assistance, engage with guests in a welcoming way, to help solve their specific needs.

  • Thank guests and let them know we're happy they chose to shop at Target.

  • All other duties based on business needs

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

This may be the right job for you if:

  • You enjoy interacting and helping others - including guests that shop our store and fellow team members you work with.

  • You thrive in a fast-moving, highly active and physically demanding role, where teamwork, flexibility, and creative problem solving are key to success.

  • You are open to working a flexible work schedule with varying hours, days or shifts (including nights, weekends, holidays and other peak shopping times).

The good news is that we have some amazing training that will help teach you everything you need to know to be a Food & Beverage Expert. But, there are a few skills you should have from the get-go:

  • Must be at least 18 years of age or older (Bakery Only)

  • Previous food or grocery experience preferred, but not required

  • Welcoming and helpful attitude toward all guests and other team members

  • Ability to communicate on multiple frequency devices and operate handheld scanners, and other technology equipment as directed.

  • Work both independently and with a team

  • Resolve guest questions quickly

  • Attention to detail and follow multi-step processes

  • Capability to remain focused and composed in a fast-paced environment and accomplish multiple tasks within established timeframes

We are an awesome place to work and care about our teams, so we want to make sure we are clear on a few more basics that we expect:

  • Accurately handle cash register operations as needed

  • Climb up and down ladders

  • Scan, handle and move merchandise efficiently and safely, including frequently lifting or moving merchandise up to 44 pounds

  • Flexible work schedule (e.g., nights, weekends and holidays) reliable and prompt attendance necessary

  • Ability to work in an environment that could range from 34F to -10F as needed

  • Ability to work in spaces where common allergens may be handled or present

  • Capable of working in and exposure to varying temperatures, humidity, and other elements while performing certain job duties including but not limited to Drive-Up, carryout, etc.

  • Ability to remain mobile for the duration of a scheduled shift (shift length may vary).

Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond athttps://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits.

Benefits Eligibility

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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

In compliance with state and federal laws, Target will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please reach out to candidate.accommodations@HRHelp.Target.com. Non-accommodation-related requests, such as application follow-ups or technical issues, will not be addressed through this channel.

Applications for this role are accepted on an ongoing basis and there is no application deadline. Las solicitudes para este puesto se aceptan de forma continua y no hay fecha limite de solicitud.

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We're here to help all families discover the joy of everyday life. Target is a general merchandise retailer with stores in all 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia. 75% of the U.S. population lives within 10 miles of a Target store. We employ 400,000+ Our tagline is "Expect More. Pay Less." We've been using it since 1994! The Target Corporation also owns Shipt and Roundel. More to love! Target is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, its hometown since the first Target store opened in 1962 under The Dayton Company.

Industry

Retail and scientific research and development services

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Minneapolis, MN, US