baker

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Work setting:

• Large volume bakery.
• Factory or plant.

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.
• Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies.
• Bake mixed dough and batters.
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food.
• Supervise baking personnel and kitchen staff.
• Draw up production schedules.
• Train staff.
• Ensure that the quality of products meets established standards.
• Schedule staff.
• Inspect kitchen and food service areas.
• Operate machinery.
• Organize and maintain inventory.
• Oversee sales and merchandising of baked goods.
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances.

Food specialties:

Breads and rolls.

Security and safety:

Criminal record check.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Ability to distinguish between colours.
• Attention to detail.
• Fast-paced environment.
• Physically demanding.
• Repetitive tasks.
• Standing for extended periods.
• Tight deadlines.
• Work under pressure.

Personal suitability:

• Accurate.
• Client focus.
• Dependability.
• Excellent oral communication.
• Judgement.
• Reliability.
• Team player.
• Patience.

Employment terms options:

Evening.

Experience:

1 year to less than 2 years.

Employment terms options:

Morning. Day.