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Bakers

Also called: Baker, Dough Mixer, Mixer, Pastry Chef

What they do:

Mix and bake ingredients to produce breads, rolls, cookies, cakes, pies, pastries, or other baked goods.

On the job, you would:
  • 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.
On the job, you'll need:

Manufactured or Agricultural Goods

  • manufacture and distribution of products
  • food production

Business

  • customer service
  • management

Arts and Humanities

  • English language

Math and Science

  • arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics

Basic Skills

  • keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements
  • figuring out how to use new ideas or things

Social

  • changing what is done based on other people's actions

Hand and Finger Use

  • hold or move items with your hands
  • keep your arm or hand steady

Verbal

  • listen and understand what people say
  • communicate by speaking

Realistic

People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.

  • Attention to Detail
  • Cooperation
  • Dependability
  • Integrity
  • Achievement/Effort
  • Stress Tolerance

Spreadsheet software

  • Microsoft Excel

Presentation software

  • Microsoft PowerPoint

Enterprise resource planning ERP software

  • Sage 100 ERP
  • TwinPeaks Software Visual Z-Bake

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Job Outlook

The job outlook for this position is Bright.

New job opportunities are very likely in the future. This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.

Median Annual Salary: $32,780

Education

High school diploma/GED or no high school diploma/GED is usually needed.