Baker
Other Titles
Cake Decorator, Dough Mixer, Pastry Chef, Processor
Mix and bake ingredients to produce breads, rolls, cookies, cakes, pies, pastries, or other baked goods.
A Baker is assigned with a wide range of activities related to baking. They may be responsible for preparing baked products such as bread and pastries for any establishment selling such products. They are required to make sure that all the baking equipment is available and in functional condition. They are also responsible for ensuring that all the baking ingredients are procured in the right amount and made available in a timely way. A baker's job activities include measuring various ingredients, mixing them in the right proportion, creating and shaping the dough, and then baking the dough into the required baking products.
Check products for quality and identify damaged or expired goods.
Set oven temperatures and place items into hot ovens for baking.
Combine measured ingredients in bowls of mixing, blending, or cooking machinery.
Place dough in pans, molds, or on sheets and bake in production ovens or on grills.
Set time and speed controls for mixing machines, blending machines, or steam kettles so that ingredients will be mixed or cooked according to instructions.
Measure or weigh flour or other ingredients to prepare batters, doughs, fillings, or icings, using scales or graduated containers.
Observe color of products being baked and adjust oven temperatures, humidity, or conveyor speeds accordingly.
Check the quality of raw materials to ensure that standards and specifications are met.
Check equipment to ensure that it meets health and safety regulations and perform maintenance or cleaning, as necessary.
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.
Decorate baked goods, such as cakes or pastries.
Roll, knead, cut, or shape dough to form sweet rolls, pie crusts, tarts, cookies, or other products.
Direct or coordinate bakery deliveries.
Order or receive supplies or equipment.
Prepare or maintain inventory or production records.
Operate slicing or wrapping machines.
Develop new recipes for baked goods.
Monitoring→ Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Active Learning→ Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Active Listening→ Giving 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.
Coordination→ Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
Critical Thinking→ Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Judgment and Decision Making→ Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Speaking→ Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Time Management→ Managing one's own time and the time of others.
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings→ Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
Getting Information→ Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material→ Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events→ Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work→ Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates→ Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Training and Teaching Others→ Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People→ Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
Making Decisions and Solving Problems→ Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Evaluate quality of food ingredients or prepared foods.
Adjust temperature controls of ovens or other heating equipment.
Load materials into production equipment.
Operate cooking, baking, or other food preparation equipment.
Inspect food products.
Measure ingredients or substances to be used in production processes.
Clean production equipment.
Maintain production or processing equipment.
Monitor equipment operation to ensure proper functioning.
Determine food production methods.
Apply protective or decorative finishes to workpieces or products.
Operate cutting equipment.
Shape clay or dough to create products.
Direct operational or production activities.
Order materials, supplies, or equipment.
Record operational or production data.
Near Vision — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
Oral Comprehension — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Oral Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
Problem Sensitivity — The 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.
Speech Recognition — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
Visual Color Discrimination — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.
Arm-Hand Steadiness — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
Category Flexibility — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
Control Precision — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
Deductive Reasoning — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Finger Dexterity — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
Information Ordering — The 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).
Manual Dexterity — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
Perceptual Speed — The 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.
Selective Attention — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
Speech Clarity — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
Written Comprehension — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
Production and Processing — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Customer and Personal Service — Knowledge 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 Production — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food products (both plant and animal) for consumption, including storage/handling techniques.
Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the language - English, French, Swahili et cetera - including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Mathematics — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Administration and Management — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Analytical or scientific software -- Nutrient analysis software; Nutrition data; Recipe analysis and nutrition food labeling software
Database user interface and query software -- Food costing software; Accommodations & food services software; Restaurant and foodservice software
Desktop publishing software -- Menu design software
Electronic mail software -- e.g., Microsoft Outlook
Enterprise resource planning ERP software -- e.g., Sage 00 ERP
Internet browser software -- e.g., Apple Safari; Windows Explorer; Google Chrome; Mozilla Firefox
Inventory management software -- Inventory control software
Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software
Office suite software -- e.g., Corel WordPerfect Office; Microsoft Office; Google Workspace; Apache OpenOffice.org
Presentation software -- e.g., Google Slides; Apple iWork Keynote; Corel Presentations; Microsoft PowerPoint
Spreadsheet software -- e.g., Corel Quattro Pro; Microsoft Excel; Google Sheets
Time accounting software -- Time and attendance software
Word processing software -- e.g., Corel Wordperfect; Microsoft Word; Google Docs
Air brushes→ Cake decorating air brushes
Air compressors→ Portable air compressors
Air conveyors→ Pneumatic conveyors
Bar code reader equipment→ Barcode scanners
Belt conveyors→ Industrial kitchen belt conveyors
Blast freezers→ Blast chillers
Blow torch→ Propane torches
Cake decorating equipment or moulds→ Cake decorating combs; Cake decorating palette knives; Cake decorating stencils; Cake decorating turntables; Decorating pens; Ejector sets; Fondant crimpers; Fondant smoothers; Icing smoothers; Icing spatulas; Marzipan tools; Rose nails; Textured mats
Cappuccino or espresso machines→ Cappuccino makers; Espresso makers
Cash registers→ Electronic cash registers
Cleaning brushes→ Bench brushes
Coating machines→ Icing machines; Pan greasers
Commercial use bain maries→ Bain maries
Commercial use blenders→ Industrial kitchen food blenders
Commercial use broilers→ Industrial kitchen broilers
Commercial use cake or pie pans→ Commercial cake pans; Commercial pie pans; Pan liners
Commercial use coffee grinders→ Commercial coffee grinders
Commercial use coffee or iced tea makers→ Commercial coffeemakers
Commercial use convection ovens→ Commercial kitchen convection ovens
Commercial use cutlery→ Bench knives; Bowl knives; Bread knives; Channel knives; Chefs' knives; Chocolate shavers; Kitchen shears; Paring knives; Pastry wheels; Serrated knives; Pastry crimpers
Commercial use deep fryers→ Doughnut fryers; Open fat kettles
Commercial use dishwashers→ Dishwashing machines
Commercial use dough machines→ Dough laminators
Commercial use food choppers or cubers or dicers→ Food dicers
Commercial use food grinders→ Bread crumbers; Nut grinders
Commercial use food processors→ Commercial kitchen food processors
Commercial use food slicers→ Bread slicers; Cake dividers; Cake levelers
Commercial use food warmers→ Chocolate warmers; Dough proofers; Food warmers; Hot cases
Commercial use graters→ Food graters; Fruit zesters
Commercial use griddles→ Industrial kitchen griddles
Commercial use grills→ Commercial food grilling equipment
Commercial use heat lamps→ Infrared food heating lamps; Sugar lamps
Commercial use high pressure steamers→ Pressurized steam cookers
Commercial use icing sets or bags→ Cake decorating tips; Cake decorating tubes; Pastry bags; Squeeze bottles
Commercial use juicers→ Juice extractors
Commercial use ladles→ Commercial baking ladles
Commercial use measuring cups→ Dry ingredient measuring cups; Liquid ingredient measuring cups; Measuring spoons
Commercial use microwave ovens→ Commercial kitchen microwave ovens
Commercial use molds→ Bakers' couches; Baking frames; Barquette molds; Bread bannetons; Cake molds; Cake rings; Cannoli tubes; Chocolate molds; Dessert molds; Tart rings; Tart tampers
Commercial use ovens→ Deck ovens; Direct gas fired ovens; Direct recirculating ovens; Hearth ovens; Revolving tray ovens; Steam injected ovens; Tunnel ovens
Commercial use peelers→ Produce peelers
Commercial use pizza ovens→ Pretzel ovens
Commercial use ranges→ Cooking burners; Hot plates
Commercial use rice cookers→ Rice cookers
Commercial use rolling pins→ Dough dockers; Rolling pins
Commercial use scales→ Balance scales; Digital scales; Portion scales; Weigh hoppers
Commercial use scoops→ Cookie scoops; Flour scoops
Commercial use smokers or smoke ovens→ Industrial kitchen food smokers
Commercial use steamers→ Bagel kettles; Steam kettles
Commercial use strainers→ Doughnut screens; China caps; Chinois; Kitchen strainers; Skimmers
Commercial use toasters→ Electric salamanders; Industrial toasters
Commercial use waffle irons→ Waffle irons
Commercial use whisks→ Commercial food whisks
Cookie cutters→ Bakery cookie cutters
Cooking machinery→ Depanning machines; Egg breaking machines
Cooling machine→ Cooling tunnels; Pan cooling towers
Crushing machinery→ Sugar/spice pulverizers
Dehydrating machinery→ Food drying equipment
Desktop computers
Domestic apple corer→ Fruit corers
Domestic baking pans→ Bread pans; Pullman loaf pans; Ramekins
Domestic baking sheets→ Baking sheets
Domestic biscuit cutters→ Biscuit dough cutters; Doughnut cutters
Domestic bread slicing guide→ Pastry slicing jigs
Domestic cooling racks→ Food cooling racks
Domestic double boilers→ Double boilers
Domestic dough press→ Manual dough presses
Domestic food scrapers→ Dough scrapers
Domestic kitchen funnels→ Pastry filling funnels
Domestic kitchen or food thermometers→ Candy thermometers; Digital food thermometers; Dough thermometers; Refrigerator thermometers
Domestic kitchen spatulas→ Bowl scrapers; Icing spreaders; Offset spatulas; Perforated grill spatulas; Straight spatulas
Domestic kitchen timers→ Digital kitchen timers
Domestic kitchen tongs→ Kitchen tongs
Domestic kitchen wire whips→ Wire whips
Domestic knife sharpeners→ Honing steels; Sharpening stones
Domestic mandolin→ Mandolines
Domestic muffin pans→ Bakery muffin pans
Domestic pastry brush→ Pastry brushes
Domestic pizza cutters→ Pizza cutters
Domestic sifter→ Ingredient sifters
Domestic strainers or colanders→ Colanders
Domestic tortilla bakers→ Tortilla grills
Domestic vegetable brush→ Vegetable cleaning brushes
Domestic whipped cream maker→ Cream whippers; Whipped cream machines
Domestic wooden oven paddle→ Oven peels
Double arm kneading mixers→ Continuous kneading machines; Horizontal dough mixers; Planetary mixers
Filling machinery→ Cake depositors; Pastry filling machines
Fire blankets→ Fire suppression blankets
Fire extinguishers→ Kitchen fire extinguishers
Forklifts→ Lift trucks
Forming machine→ Automatic dough presses; Bagel dividers; Baguette molders; Bread molders; Bun machines; Conical rounders; Cookie depositors; Dough chunkers; Dough dividers; Dough extruders; Dough sheeters; Doughnut depositors; Filled stick extruders; French bread molders; Pie presses; Pretzel dough extruding machines; Pretzel dough twisting machines; Reversible sheeters; Rotary molders; Tartlet machines
Hand sprayers→ Spray bottles; Sprayers
Hand trucks or accessories→ Hand trucks
Helical blade mixer→ Spiral mixers; Tilt mixers
Hoists→ Dough trough hoists
Ice cream machines
Ice dispensers→ Ice machines
Ice shaver machines or accessories→ Ice shaver
Ink cartridges→ Edible-ink cartridges
Laser printers→ Computer laser printers
Lifts→ Oven loaders
Notebook computers→ Laptop computers
Pallet trucks→ Pallet jacks
Preduster→ Doughnut tumblers; Flour dusters
Processing tanks→ Fermentation tanks
Razor knives→ Box cutters
Remote reading thermometers→ Probe thermometers
Rulers→ Measuring sticks
Single screw mixers→ Fork mixers
Slicing machinery→ Guillotine cutters; Reciprocating blade slicers
Spice or salt or pepper shakers→ Sugar shakers
Tablet computers
Walk in freezers→ Industrial freezing equipment
Walk in refrigerators→ Industrial refrigeration equipment
Wrapping machinery→ Wrapping machines
Realistic→ Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.
Conventional→ Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.
Attention to Detail→ Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
Cooperation→ Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
Dependability→ Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
Integrity→ Job requires being honest and ethical.
Achievement/Effort→ Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
Stress Tolerance→ Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
Initiative→ Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
Concern for Others→ Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
Self Control→ Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
Persistence→ Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
Adaptability/Flexibility→ Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
Independence→ Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
Social Orientation→ Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job.
Leadership→ Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
Innovation→ Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.
Analytical Thinking→ Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
Achievement→ Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.
Independence→ Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.
Support→ Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.