Occupation

322131 Baker

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OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
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Reference period
2024, Version 1.0

322131 Baker

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

Specialisations

  • Biscuit Maker
  • Dough Maker

Skill level: 3

Main tasks

  • 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