Baker Job Description

A baker is a person who makes baked goods such as breads, cakes, and pastries.

A baker is a person who makes baked goods such as breads, cakes, and pastries.

The term baker, made of two Old English words, bak and er, means "to bake.

" Bakers typically work in batches of dough that must be mixed, kneaded, and allowed to rise before baking in a furnace or oven.

Bakers usually specialize in a type of baked good and work in an artisan bakery.

They may specialize in bread baking, cake baking, or pastry baking.

Updated on:

September 15, 2022

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Job Brief:Baker Duties:Baker Responsibilities:Requirements And Skills:

Job Brief:

We're looking for Baker to come out of hiding and face the music. He's been on the run for weeks, and we're getting close to finding him.

Baker Duties:

Prepare and decorate bakery items
Monitor inventory levels to ensure operational efficiency
Maintain the cleanliness of bakery areas
Maintain all bakery equipment and materials, as well as ensuring regulatory compliance
Enforce health and safety regulations
Review and approve all costs related to bakery items
Seek out opportunities to improve operational efficiencies

Baker Responsibilities:

Produce quality, customized baked goods and baked goods-based desserts according to professional recipes and customer specified specifications; maintain cleanliness of work areas
Make sure all baked goods produced meet quality and food safety guidelines
Ensure all equipment is cleaned and sanitized prior to use, and that all areas are clean and orderly
Maintain inventory levels by tracking daily sales and usage
Meet customer requests and ensure customer satisfaction
Improve the quality and presentation of baked goods and baked goods-based desserts according to professional recommendations and production standards
Maintain equipment according to manufacturer's specifications
Maintain customer lists
Maintain knowledge of sales trends and seasonal products
Prepare baked goods and baked goods-based desserts for shipment
Maintain recipe logs
Meet production quotas and goals

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Requirements And Skills:

Proven experience baking quality cakes, pies, and breads
Excellent communication, organizational, and customer service skills
Knowledge of baking methods and materials; ability to use commercial equipment
Skilled in baking a variety of sweets, including cakes, pies, and breads

Company Name is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that diversity and inclusion are key to building a strong and successful team. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, religions, nationalities, genders, and ages, as well as veterans and individuals with disabilities.