Bakers Occupation Details

General Job Description and Education/Training Levels for Bakers

The main tasks and work activities of Bakers are to adjust temperature controls of ovens or other heating equipment, inspect food products, load materials into production equipment, measure ingredients or substances to be used in production processes. In general, for the Bakers, monitoring, time Management, judgment and Decision Making, coordination and other 5 skills are required.

Bakers Job Description
Education	These occupations usually require a high school diploma.
Related Experience	Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.
Job Training	Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
Example	These occupations often involve using your knowledge and skills to help others. Examples include orderlies, counter and rental clerks, customer service representatives, security guards, upholsterers, and tellers.

The following chart shows the education/training levels for Bakers jobs. 57.50% of Bakers have High School Diploma (or the equivalent) and 8.06% of Bakers have Post-Secondary Certificate.

Less than a High School Diploma

24.97%

High School Diploma (or the equivalent)

57.50%

Post-Secondary Certificate

8.06%

Some College Courses

9.47%

Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)

0.00%

Bachelor's Degree and Above

0.00%

Tasks and Work Activities of Bakers

Observe color of products being baked and adjust oven temperatures, humidity, or conveyor speeds accordingly.
Set oven temperatures and place items into hot ovens for baking.
Combine measured ingredients in bowls of mixing, blending, or cooking machinery.
Measure or weigh flour or other ingredients to prepare batters, doughs, fillings, or icings, using scales or graduated containers.
Roll, knead, cut, or shape dough to form sweet rolls, pie crusts, tarts, cookies, or other products.
Place dough in pans, molds, or on sheets and bake in production ovens or on grills.
Check the quality of raw materials to ensure that standards and specifications are met.
Adapt the quantity of ingredients to match the amount of items to be baked.
Apply glazes, icings, or other toppings to baked goods, using spatulas or brushes.
Check equipment to ensure that it meets health and safety regulations and perform maintenance or cleaning, as necessary.
Decorate baked goods, such as cakes or pastries.
Set time and speed controls for mixing machines, blending machines, or steam kettles so that ingredients will be mixed or cooked according to instructions.
Prepare or maintain inventory or production records.
Direct or coordinate bakery deliveries.
Order or receive supplies or equipment.
Operate slicing or wrapping machines.
Develop new recipes for baked goods.
Check products for quality and identify damaged or expired goods.

Monitor Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsMonitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
Getting InformationObserving, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or MaterialInspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
Identifying Objects, Actions, and EventsIdentifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkDeveloping specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesProviding information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Training and Teaching OthersIdentifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
Making Decisions and Solving ProblemsAnalyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or PeopleAssessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
Coaching and Developing OthersIdentifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

Adjust temperature controls of ovens or other heating equipment.
Inspect food products.
Load materials into production equipment.
Measure ingredients or substances to be used in production processes.
Shape clay or dough to create products.
Operate cooking, baking, or other food preparation equipment.
Evaluate quality of food ingredients or prepared foods.
Determine food production methods.
Apply protective or decorative finishes to workpieces or products.
Maintain production or processing equipment.
Clean production equipment.
Monitor equipment operation to ensure proper functioning.
Record operational or production data.
Direct operational or production activities.
Order materials, supplies, or equipment.
Operate cutting equipment.

Skills and Abilities for Bakers

MonitoringMonitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Time ManagementManaging one's own time and the time of others.
Judgment and Decision MakingConsidering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
CoordinationAdjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
Active LearningUnderstanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Critical ThinkingUsing logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
SpeakingTalking to others to convey information effectively.
Active ListeningGiving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Near VisionThe ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
Oral ComprehensionThe ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Speech RecognitionThe ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
Visual Color DiscriminationThe ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.
Problem SensitivityThe ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
Oral ExpressionThe ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
Manual DexterityThe ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
Arm-Hand SteadinessThe ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
Selective AttentionThe ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
Perceptual SpeedThe ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object.
Category FlexibilityThe ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
Speech ClarityThe ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
Information OrderingThe ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
Deductive ReasoningThe ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Control PrecisionThe ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
Written ComprehensionThe ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
Finger DexterityThe ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.

Forming machinee.g. Automatic dough presses
Forming machinee.g. Bagel dividers
Commercial use steamerse.g. Bagel kettles
Forming machinee.g. Baguette molders
Commercial use bain mariese.g. Bain maries
Commercial use moldse.g. Bakers' couches
Cookie cutterse.g. Bakery cookie cutters
Domestic muffin panse.g. Bakery muffin pans
Commercial use moldse.g. Baking frames
Domestic baking sheetse.g. Baking sheets
Commercial use scalese.g. Balance scales
Bar code reader equipmente.g. Barcode scanners
Commercial use moldse.g. Barquette molds
Cleaning brushese.g. Bench brushes
Commercial use cutlerye.g. Bench knives
Domestic biscuit cutterse.g. Biscuit dough cutters
Blast freezerse.g. Blast chillers
Commercial use cutlerye.g. Bowl knives
Domestic kitchen spatulase.g. Bowl scrapers
Razor knivese.g. Box cutters

Production and ProcessingKnowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Customer and Personal ServiceKnowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Food ProductionKnowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food products (both plant and animal) for consumption, including storage/handling techniques.
English LanguageKnowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
MathematicsKnowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

Bakers Occupation Detailed Description

Tasks and Work Activities of Bakers

Skills and Abilities for Bakers