Salary, Job Description, How To Become One, and Quiz
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Bakers
Bakers mix and bake ingredients to produce breads, rolls, cookies, cakes, pies, pastries, or other baked goods.
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What they do
- Check products for quality and identify damaged or expired goods.
- Set oven temperatures and place items into hot ovens for baking.
- Combine measured ingredients in bowls of mixing, blending, or cooking machinery.
- Place dough in pans, molds, or on sheets and bake in production ovens or on grills.
Typical day
On a daily basis, Bakers check the quality of raw materials to ensure that standards and specifications are met. They check equipment to ensure that it meets health and safety regulations and perform maintenance or cleaning, as necessary.
A typical day for a Baker will also include:
- Prepare or maintain inventory or production records.
- Set oven temperatures and place items into hot ovens for baking.
- Check products for quality and identify damaged or expired goods.
- Apply glazes, icings, or other toppings to baked goods, using spatulas or brushes.
- Observe the color of products being baked and adjust oven temperatures, humidity, or conveyor speeds accordingly.
Other responsibilities
Besides their typical day, Bakers also order or receive supplies or equipment. They may also develop new recipes for baked goods.
On a weekly to monthly basis, Bakers decorate baked goods, such as cakes or pastries. They might also prepare or maintain inventory or production records.
In addition, they operate slicing or wrapping machines.
Although specific duties may vary, many of them check equipment to ensure that it meets health and safety regulations and perform maintenance or cleaning, as necessary.
To some Bakers, it is also their responsibility to direct or coordinate bakery deliveries.
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What is the job like
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Pros
Suitable for people who like practical and hands-on work.
Suitable for people who value achievements and are results-oriented.
This career is perfect for people who love to work indoors.
It is easy to get into this career. Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for this career.
Demand for this career is growing.
Cons
Not suitable for people who like to help and teach others.
One of the lowest paying jobs.
Salary
Entry-level Bakers with little to no experience can expect to make anywhere between $21,070 to $24,810 per year or $10 to $12 per hour.
| Salary range | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Highest (Top 10%) | $21 | $43,310 |
| Senior (Top 25%) | $17 | $36,000 |
| Middle (Mid 50%) | $14 | $29,400 |
| Junior (Bottom 25%) | $12 | $24,810 |
| No experience (Bottom 10%) | $10 | $21,070 |
Working life
Working hours
Working schedule
Working environment
Office-style environment
Indoors in an environmentally controlled condition
Warehouse-style environment
Indoors in a non-controlled environmental condition such as a warehouse
Outdoors
Exposed to all weather conditions
Outdoors – Under Cover
Outdoors but under cover (e.g. structure with roof but no walls)
Should you become one
People with this personality type likes practical and hands-on work. They prefer working with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. You can read more about these career personality types here.
People who are suitable for this job tend to like work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They like working with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery.
They also like following set procedures and routines. They like working with data and details more than with ideas.
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