- Description
- Work Activities
- Abilities
- Interests
- Knowledge
- Wages
- Skills
- Work Values
- Work Styles
- Related Degrees
- Work Context
- Task Ratings
- Education
Job Description: Mix and bake ingredients to produce breads, rolls, cookies, cakes, pies, pastries, or other baked goods.
Bakers spend a lot of their time Handling and Moving Objects. They are naturally good at Oral Comprehension, Near Vision, Oral Expression, and Visual Color Discrimination. Bakers are typically characterized as being Realistic and Conventional. They are usually very knowledgable about Production and Processing, Food Production, and Mathematics and are skilled at Active Learning and Monitoring.
Work Activities
Handling and Moving Objects
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Processing Information
Analyzing Data or Information
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Controlling Machines and Processes
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Assisting and Caring for Others
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Thinking Creatively
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Scheduling Work and Activities
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Coaching and Developing Others
Getting Information
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Performing General Physical Activities
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Training and Teaching Others
Selling or Influencing Others
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Performing Administrative Activities
Developing and Building Teams
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Staffing Organizational Units
Interacting With Computers
Documenting/Recording Information
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
Abilities
Oral Comprehension
Near Vision
Oral Expression
Visual Color Discrimination
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Written Comprehension
Visualization
Category Flexibility
Problem Sensitivity
Finger Dexterity
Information Ordering
Inductive Reasoning
Deductive Reasoning
Perceptual Speed
Manual Dexterity
Control Precision
Originality
Fluency of Ideas
Speech Clarity
Trunk Strength
Selective Attention
Written Expression
Speech Recognition
Flexibility of Closure
Far Vision
Time Sharing
Hearing Sensitivity
Wrist-Finger Speed
Multilimb Coordination
Auditory Attention
Static Strength
Number Facility
Speed of Limb Movement
Mathematical Reasoning
Depth Perception
Extent Flexibility
Reaction Time
Speed of Closure
Memorization
Gross Body Coordination
Stamina
Response Orientation
Dynamic Strength
Gross Body Equilibrium
Rate Control
Interests
Realistic
Conventional
Enterprising
Artistic
Investigative
Social
Knowledge
Production and Processing
Food Production
Mathematics
Customer and Personal Service
Administration and Management
Personnel and Human Resources
Education and Training
English Language
Chemistry
Mechanical
Public Safety and Security
Psychology
Sales and Marketing
Law and Government
Computers and Electronics
Economics and Accounting
Clerical
Physics
Design
Transportation
Sociology and Anthropology
Foreign Language
Communications and Media
Engineering and Technology
Telecommunications
Therapy and Counseling
Philosophy and Theology
Biology
Fine Arts
Geography
Medicine and Dentistry
Wages
District of Columbia
$30,260
Hawaii
$30,030
Alaska
$29,800
Nevada
$29,510
Connecticut
$29,460
Washington
$28,130
Massachusetts
$27,800
Maryland
$27,690
Rhode Island
$26,610
Virginia
$26,350
Minnesota
$25,710
New Jersey
$25,610
New York
$25,140
California
$24,940
Vermont
$24,690
Pennsylvania
$24,580
Colorado
$24,550
Delaware
$24,530
Arizona
$24,510
South Dakota
$23,980
Oregon
$23,870
Utah
$23,680
Virgin Islands
$23,430
Idaho
$23,230
Montana
$23,040
Florida
$22,950
Maine
$22,940
New Hampshire
$22,900
Ohio
$22,770
Missouri
$22,680
Michigan
$22,600
Nebraska
$22,570
Illinois
$22,560
Tennessee
$22,470
Wyoming
$22,450
North Carolina
$22,180
New Mexico
$22,160
North Dakota
$21,820
Wisconsin
$21,740
Iowa
$21,650
Georgia
$21,600
South Carolina
$21,260
Mississippi
$21,230
Indiana
$20,980
Alabama
$20,280
Kentucky
$20,050
Louisiana
$20,020
Kansas
$19,970
Texas
$19,890
Oklahoma
$19,820
Arkansas
$19,380
West Virginia
$18,740
Guam
$17,400
Puerto Rico
$16,950
Skills
Active Learning
Monitoring
Reading Comprehension
Judgment and Decision Making
Coordination
Speaking
Critical Thinking
Time Management
Operation Monitoring
Active Listening
Social Perceptiveness
Quality Control Analysis
Service Orientation
Systems Analysis
Complex Problem Solving
Operation and Control
Learning Strategies
Writing
Systems Evaluation
Operations Analysis
Mathematics
Persuasion
Management of Personnel Resources
Instructing
Negotiation
Management of Material Resources
Troubleshooting
Science
Management of Financial Resources
Technology Design
Work Values
Achievement
Independence
Support
Recognition
Relationships
Working Conditions
Work Styles
Dependability
Attention to Detail
Integrity
Independence
Leadership
Cooperation
Achievement/Effort
Concern for Others
Stress Tolerance
Adaptability/Flexibility
Initiative
Persistence
Self Control
Innovation
Analytical Thinking
Social Orientation
Related University Degree Programs
Work Context
Spend Time Standing
Face-to-Face Discussions
Contact With Others
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Physical Proximity
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Work With Work Group or Team
Telephone
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Time Pressure
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Frequency of Decision Making
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Deal With External Customers
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Level of Competition
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Letters and Memos
Coordinate or Lead Others
Duration of Typical Work Week
Degree of Automation
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Exposed to Contaminants
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Electronic Mail
Public Speaking
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Consequence of Error
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Work Schedules
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Spend Time Sitting
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Outdoors, Under Cover
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
-40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-A lot of freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-About half the time-
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
-Completely automated-
Degree of Automation
-Constant contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others about half the time-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others most of the time-
Contact With Others
-Continually or almost continually-
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Sitting
-Every day-
Face-to-Face Discussions
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Time Pressure
Telephone
Frequency of Decision Making
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Letters and Memos
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Contaminants
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Public Speaking
Electronic Mail
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to High Places
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Radiation
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
-Extremely competitive-
Level of Competition
-Extremely important-
Work With Work Group or Team
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Coordinate or Lead Others
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Extremely serious-
Consequence of Error
-Fairly important-
Coordinate or Lead Others
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Work With Work Group or Team
-Fairly serious-
Consequence of Error
-High responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Highly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Highly competitive-
Level of Competition
-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-
Physical Proximity
-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-
Physical Proximity
-Important-
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Coordinate or Lead Others
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
-Important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-
Work Schedules
-Less than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-Less than half the time-
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Standing
-Limited freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Limited responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Minor results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderate responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Moderate results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderately automated-
Degree of Automation
-Moderately close (at arm's length)-
Physical Proximity
-Moderately competitive-
Level of Competition
-More than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-More than half the time-
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Standing
-Never-
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Radiation
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Outdoors, Under Cover
Spend Time Sitting
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Public Speaking
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Contaminants
Letters and Memos
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Time Pressure
Frequency of Decision Making
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Telephone
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Face-to-Face Discussions
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Standing
-No contact with others-
Contact With Others
-No freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-No responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-No results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Not at all automated-
Degree of Automation
-Not at all competitive-
Level of Competition
-Not important at all-
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Coordinate or Lead Others
Deal With External Customers
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Not serious at all-
Consequence of Error
-Occasional contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Once a month or more but not every week-
Telephone
Exposed to Contaminants
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Face-to-Face Discussions
Time Pressure
Letters and Memos
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Public Speaking
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Frequency of Decision Making
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to High Places
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Electronic Mail
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Radiation
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
-Once a week or more but not every day-
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Frequency of Decision Making
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Letters and Memos
Time Pressure
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Electronic Mail
Public Speaking
Telephone
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Face-to-Face Discussions
Exposed to Contaminants
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Radiation
-Once a year or more but not every month-
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Telephone
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Outdoors, Under Cover
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to High Places
Exposed to Contaminants
Electronic Mail
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Frequency of Decision Making
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Face-to-Face Discussions
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Time Pressure
Public Speaking
Letters and Memos
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Radiation
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-
Work Schedules
-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-
Work Schedules
-Serious-
Consequence of Error
-Slightly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-
Physical Proximity
-Slightly competitive-
Level of Competition
-Some freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Very close (near touching)-
Physical Proximity
-Very high responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Very important-
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Work With Work Group or Team
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Deal With External Customers
Coordinate or Lead Others
-Very important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Very little freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Very serious-
Consequence of Error
Task Ratings
- Importance Core-
Observe color of products being baked, and adjust oven temperatures, humidity, and conveyor speeds accordingly.
Set oven temperatures and place items into hot ovens for baking.
Combine measured ingredients in bowls of mixing, blending, or cooking machinery.
Measure and weigh flour and other ingredients to prepare batters, doughs, fillings, and icings, using scales and graduated containers.
Roll, knead, cut, and shape dough to form sweet rolls, pie crusts, tarts, cookies, and other products.
Place dough in pans, molds, or on sheets, and bake in production ovens or on grills.
Adapt the quantity of ingredients to match the amount of items to be baked.
Check the quality of raw materials to ensure that standards and specifications are met.
Apply glazes, icings, or other toppings to baked goods, using spatulas or brushes.
Check equipment to ensure that it meets health and safety regulations and perform maintenance or cleaning, as necessary.
Decorate baked goods such as cakes and pastries.
Set time and speed controls for mixing machines, blending machines, or steam kettles so that ingredients will be mixed or cooked according to instructions.
Prepare and maintain inventory and production records.
Direct and coordinate bakery deliveries.
Order and receive supplies and equipment.
- Importance Supplemental-
Operate slicing and wrapping machines.
Develop new recipes for baked goods.
- Relevance of Task Core-
Measure and weigh flour and other ingredients to prepare batters, doughs, fillings, and icings, using scales and graduated containers.
Set oven temperatures and place items into hot ovens for baking.
Check equipment to ensure that it meets health and safety regulations and perform maintenance or cleaning, as necessary.
Check the quality of raw materials to ensure that standards and specifications are met.
Combine measured ingredients in bowls of mixing, blending, or cooking machinery.
Apply glazes, icings, or other toppings to baked goods, using spatulas or brushes.
Set time and speed controls for mixing machines, blending machines, or steam kettles so that ingredients will be mixed or cooked according to instructions.
Order and receive supplies and equipment.
Place dough in pans, molds, or on sheets, and bake in production ovens or on grills.
Prepare and maintain inventory and production records.
Adapt the quantity of ingredients to match the amount of items to be baked.
Roll, knead, cut, and shape dough to form sweet rolls, pie crusts, tarts, cookies, and other products.
Observe color of products being baked, and adjust oven temperatures, humidity, and conveyor speeds accordingly.
Decorate baked goods such as cakes and pastries.
Direct and coordinate bakery deliveries.
- Relevance of Task Supplemental-
Operate slicing and wrapping machines.
Develop new recipes for baked goods.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Check the quality of raw materials to ensure that standards and specifications are met.
Observe color of products being baked, and adjust oven temperatures, humidity, and conveyor speeds accordingly.
Measure and weigh flour and other ingredients to prepare batters, doughs, fillings, and icings, using scales and graduated containers.
Combine measured ingredients in bowls of mixing, blending, or cooking machinery.
Check equipment to ensure that it meets health and safety regulations and perform maintenance or cleaning, as necessary.
Roll, knead, cut, and shape dough to form sweet rolls, pie crusts, tarts, cookies, and other products.
Prepare and maintain inventory and production records.
Direct and coordinate bakery deliveries.
Decorate baked goods such as cakes and pastries.
Adapt the quantity of ingredients to match the amount of items to be baked.
Set time and speed controls for mixing machines, blending machines, or steam kettles so that ingredients will be mixed or cooked according to instructions.
Apply glazes, icings, or other toppings to baked goods, using spatulas or brushes.
Place dough in pans, molds, or on sheets, and bake in production ovens or on grills.
Set oven temperatures and place items into hot ovens for baking.
Order and receive supplies and equipment.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Operate slicing and wrapping machines.
Develop new recipes for baked goods.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Set oven temperatures and place items into hot ovens for baking.
Place dough in pans, molds, or on sheets, and bake in production ovens or on grills.
Observe color of products being baked, and adjust oven temperatures, humidity, and conveyor speeds accordingly.
Decorate baked goods such as cakes and pastries.
Roll, knead, cut, and shape dough to form sweet rolls, pie crusts, tarts, cookies, and other products.
Measure and weigh flour and other ingredients to prepare batters, doughs, fillings, and icings, using scales and graduated containers.
Apply glazes, icings, or other toppings to baked goods, using spatulas or brushes.
Set time and speed controls for mixing machines, blending machines, or steam kettles so that ingredients will be mixed or cooked according to instructions.
Combine measured ingredients in bowls of mixing, blending, or cooking machinery.
Adapt the quantity of ingredients to match the amount of items to be baked.
Check equipment to ensure that it meets health and safety regulations and perform maintenance or cleaning, as necessary.
Prepare and maintain inventory and production records.
Check the quality of raw materials to ensure that standards and specifications are met.
Direct and coordinate bakery deliveries.
Order and receive supplies and equipment.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Operate slicing and wrapping machines.
Develop new recipes for baked goods.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Order and receive supplies and equipment.
Direct and coordinate bakery deliveries.
Check equipment to ensure that it meets health and safety regulations and perform maintenance or cleaning, as necessary.
Prepare and maintain inventory and production records.
Set time and speed controls for mixing machines, blending machines, or steam kettles so that ingredients will be mixed or cooked according to instructions.
Decorate baked goods such as cakes and pastries.
Apply glazes, icings, or other toppings to baked goods, using spatulas or brushes.
Adapt the quantity of ingredients to match the amount of items to be baked.
Measure and weigh flour and other ingredients to prepare batters, doughs, fillings, and icings, using scales and graduated containers.
Roll, knead, cut, and shape dough to form sweet rolls, pie crusts, tarts, cookies, and other products.
Observe color of products being baked, and adjust oven temperatures, humidity, and conveyor speeds accordingly.
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.
Check the quality of raw materials to ensure that standards and specifications are met.
Set oven temperatures and place items into hot ovens for baking.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Develop new recipes for baked goods.
Operate slicing and wrapping machines.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Order and receive supplies and equipment.
Direct and coordinate bakery deliveries.
Check equipment to ensure that it meets health and safety regulations and perform maintenance or cleaning, as necessary.
Prepare and maintain inventory and production records.
Adapt the quantity of ingredients to match the amount of items to be baked.
Check the quality of raw materials to ensure that standards and specifications are met.
Apply glazes, icings, or other toppings to baked goods, using spatulas or brushes.
Roll, knead, cut, and shape dough to form sweet rolls, pie crusts, tarts, cookies, and other products.
Decorate baked goods such as cakes and pastries.
Set time and speed controls for mixing machines, blending machines, or steam kettles so that ingredients will be mixed or cooked according to instructions.
Set oven temperatures and place items into hot ovens for baking.
Place dough in pans, molds, or on sheets, and bake in production ovens or on grills.
Combine measured ingredients in bowls of mixing, blending, or cooking machinery.
Measure and weigh flour and other ingredients to prepare batters, doughs, fillings, and icings, using scales and graduated containers.
Observe color of products being baked, and adjust oven temperatures, humidity, and conveyor speeds accordingly.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Operate slicing and wrapping machines.
Develop new recipes for baked goods.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Direct and coordinate bakery deliveries.
Order and receive supplies and equipment.
Prepare and maintain inventory and production records.
Decorate baked goods such as cakes and pastries.
Roll, knead, cut, and shape dough to form sweet rolls, pie crusts, tarts, cookies, and other products.
Set time and speed controls for mixing machines, blending machines, or steam kettles so that ingredients will be mixed or cooked according to instructions.
Check equipment to ensure that it meets health and safety regulations and perform maintenance or cleaning, as necessary.
Apply glazes, icings, or other toppings to baked goods, using spatulas or brushes.
Adapt the quantity of ingredients to match the amount of items to be baked.
Combine measured ingredients in bowls of mixing, blending, or cooking machinery.
Set oven temperatures and place items into hot ovens for baking.
Check the quality of raw materials to ensure that standards and specifications are met.
Measure and weigh flour and other ingredients to prepare batters, doughs, fillings, and icings, using scales and graduated containers.
Observe color of products being baked, and adjust oven temperatures, humidity, and conveyor speeds accordingly.
Place dough in pans, molds, or on sheets, and bake in production ovens or on grills.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Develop new recipes for baked goods.
Operate slicing and wrapping machines.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Adapt the quantity of ingredients to match the amount of items to be baked.
Apply glazes, icings, or other toppings to baked goods, using spatulas or brushes.
Set time and speed controls for mixing machines, blending machines, or steam kettles so that ingredients will be mixed or cooked according to instructions.
Place dough in pans, molds, or on sheets, and bake in production ovens or on grills.
Set oven temperatures and place items into hot ovens for baking.
Check the quality of raw materials to ensure that standards and specifications are met.
Measure and weigh flour and other ingredients to prepare batters, doughs, fillings, and icings, using scales and graduated containers.
Combine measured ingredients in bowls of mixing, blending, or cooking machinery.
Check equipment to ensure that it meets health and safety regulations and perform maintenance or cleaning, as necessary.
Decorate baked goods such as cakes and pastries.
Observe color of products being baked, and adjust oven temperatures, humidity, and conveyor speeds accordingly.
Direct and coordinate bakery deliveries.
Prepare and maintain inventory and production records.
Roll, knead, cut, and shape dough to form sweet rolls, pie crusts, tarts, cookies, and other products.
Order and receive supplies and equipment.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Operate slicing and wrapping machines.
Develop new recipes for baked goods.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Prepare and maintain inventory and production records.
Direct and coordinate bakery deliveries.
Roll, knead, cut, and shape dough to form sweet rolls, pie crusts, tarts, cookies, and other products.
Order and receive supplies and equipment.
Set time and speed controls for mixing machines, blending machines, or steam kettles so that ingredients will be mixed or cooked according to instructions.
Check the quality of raw materials to ensure that standards and specifications are met.
Observe color of products being baked, and adjust oven temperatures, humidity, and conveyor speeds accordingly.
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.
Set oven temperatures and place items into hot ovens for baking.
Apply glazes, icings, or other toppings to baked goods, using spatulas or brushes.
Adapt the quantity of ingredients to match the amount of items to be baked.
Check equipment to ensure that it meets health and safety regulations and perform maintenance or cleaning, as necessary.
Decorate baked goods such as cakes and pastries.
Measure and weigh flour and other ingredients to prepare batters, doughs, fillings, and icings, using scales and graduated containers.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Operate slicing and wrapping machines.
Develop new recipes for baked goods.
Education Training Experience
-On-Site or In-Plant Training-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
-On-the-Job Training-
None or short demonstration
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
-Related Work Experience-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 10 years
-Required Level of Education-
Less than a High School Diploma
High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)
Some College Courses
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)
Doctoral Degree
