Occupation
Baker
Bakers mix, shape, proof, and bake breads and other baked goods in retail bakeries, supermarkets, or production kitchens. Output has to be consistent day after day, so recipes, weights, and timings are followed closely. Shifts commonly start overnight or very early so product is ready when doors open.
Also known as: Bread baker · Bakery production worker · Boulanger
Occupation content
Part of Hospitality, travel and tourism
What the work involves
- Weigh ingredients and mix doughs to the bakery's recipe and hydration standard.
- Divide, shape, and proof dough, adjusting for temperature and humidity in the room.
- Load, bake, and unload ovens, watching colour, crumb, and bake time.
- Finish, cool, slice, and package products for sale or delivery.
- Clean equipment and record temperatures, allergens, and food safety checks.
- Track ingredient stock and report equipment faults.
How people commonly enter
- A baker apprenticeship combining paid bakery work with technical training.
- A baking or culinary certificate or college diploma.
- Direct entry into a production bakery with on-the-job training.
Typical training: Apprenticeship
Licensing: Certification common, not usually required
Pathways: Apprenticeship route
Typical work context
Physically active · Shift work · Predictable routine · Team based
Related interests
Realistic (hands-on) · Artistic (creative) · Conventional (organizing)
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- Canada Job Bank — career planning and occupation search (bakers) · Canada
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- US BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook — Bakers · United States
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- O*NET OnLine — occupation quick search: bakers · International
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