Baker

Work setting

• Bake shop
• Large volume bakery

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Prepare dough for pies, bread, rolls and sweet goods, batters for muffins, cookies and cakes and icings and frostings according to recipes or special customer orders
• Bake mixed dough and batters
• Prepare special orders
• Frost and decorate cakes and baked goods
• Ensure that the quality of products meets established standards
• Inspect kitchen and food service areas
• Operate machinery
• Organize and maintain inventory
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances

Experience and specialization

Food specialties

• Breads and rolls
• Desserts and pastries
• Donuts and muffins

Additional information

Security and safety

• Reference required

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Handling heavy loads
• Manual dexterity
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Standing for extended periods
• Tight deadlines

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Reliability
• Team player
• Patience

Benefits

Financial benefits

• Gasoline paid
• Gratuities
• Mileage paid

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Parking available
• Variable or compressed work week