3221 Bakers

OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia

Reference period

2024, Version 1.0

Released

6/12/2024

Next release Unknown

Prepare and bake bread loaves, rolls, biscuits and other baked goods.

The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

Skill Level 3: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, AQF Certificate IV, or at least three years of relevant experience

Occupation

322131 Baker

Prepares and bakes bread loaves, rolls, biscuits and other baked goods.

Weighs and measures ingredients according to recipes
Mixes ingredients to form dough or batter using electric mixers or by hand
Operates machines which roll, knead, shape and mould dough, slice bread and cut biscuits
Coordinates the forming, loading, baking, unloading, depanning and cooling of batches of bread, rolls and other products
Decorates and garnishes baked goods as required
Orders and maintains inventory of baking supplies and ingredients
Maintains the cleanliness of equipment and operation of a bakery before production runs to ensure compliance with work health and safety regulations
May take orders from customers and handle payments