baker

Description

Bakers make a wide range of breads, pastries, and other baked goods. They follow all the processes from receipt and storage of raw materials, preparation of raw materials for bread-making, measurement and mixing of ingredients into dough and proof. They tend ovens to bake products to an adequate temperature and time.

EssentialOptional

Theoretical Knowledge

bakery ingredients food safety principles crafting financial capability bakery production methods food and beverage industry mill operations fermentation processes of food processes of foods and beverages manufacturing milling machines energy conservation biotechnology

Practical Skills

apply requirements concerning manufacturing of food and beverages bake goods tend bakery ovens monitor temperature in farinaceous processes apply HACCP monitor flour unloading equipment operate mixing of food products clean food and beverage machinery care for food aesthetic work according to recipe mould doughs maintain cutting equipment measure precise food processing operations administer ingredients in food production check quality of products on the production line ensure correct use of bakery equipment store raw food materials set up machine controls knead food products ensure sanitation apply GMP select adequate ingredients apply flame handling regulations mark differences in colours prepare bakery products monitor machine operations administer lactic ferment cultures to manufacturing products operate weighing machine follow hygienic procedures during food processing monitor operations of cleaning machines bake confections manufacturing of confectionery create new recipes manage challenging work conditions during food processing operations follow verbal instructions exert quality control to processing food lift heavy weights work in a food processing team enforce health and safety regulations for bread products follow production schedule tend packaging machines liaise with colleagues control of expenses examine production samples manage production changeovers follow written instructions handle delivery of raw materials ensure compliance with environmental legislation in food production improvise to occuring food processing situations dispose food waste execute chilling processes to food products identify the factors causing changes in food during storage assist in the development of standard operating procedures in the food chain provide training on quality management supervision adapt efficient food processing practices stand high temperatures operate a heat treatment process liaise with managers monitor roasting perform services in a flexible manner negotiate price select adequate packaging for food products act reliably work in an organised manner recruit employees disassemble equipment label samples identify market niches analyse characteristics of food products at reception keep inventory of goods in production make artistic food creations