Baker

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
• Prepare pastry for special occasions, such as weddings and birthdays
• Bake mixed dough and batters
• Prepare special orders
• Frost and decorate cakes and baked goods
• Ensure that the quality of products meets established standards
• Operate machinery
• 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

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Manual dexterity
• Repetitive tasks
• Standing for extended periods
• Tight deadlines
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Patience