Baker

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

5 years or more

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Supermarket or bakery department

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
• Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies
• Bake mixed dough and batters
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
• Frost and decorate cakes and baked goods
• Draw up production schedules
• Ensure that the quality of products meets established standards
• Oversee sales and merchandising of baked goods

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Experience and specialization

Food specialties

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

Equipment and machinery experience

• Slicing machine

Specialization or experience

• Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Standing for extended periods
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Reliability
• Team player