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Career: Bakers
Job Description
Mix and bake ingredients according to recipes to produce breads, rolls, cookies, cakes, pies, pastries, or other baked goods.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
93
|
Set oven temperatures and place items into hot ovens for baking. |
93
|
Measure and weigh flour and other ingredients to prepare batters, doughs, fillings, and icings, using scales and graduated containers. |
91
|
Check equipment to ensure that it meets health and safety regulations and perform maintenance or cleaning, as necessary. |
90
|
Check the quality of raw materials to ensure that standards and specifications are met. |
88
|
Combine measured ingredients in bowls of mixing, blending, or cooking machinery. |
87
|
Apply glazes, icings, or other toppings to baked goods, using spatulas or brushes. |
87
|
Set time and speed controls for mixing machines, blending machines, or steam kettles so that ingredients will be mixed or cooked according to instructions. |
86
|
Order and receive supplies and equipment. |
84
|
Place dough in pans, molds, or on sheets, and bake in production ovens or on grills. |
83
|
Prepare and maintain inventory and production records. |
80
|
Roll, knead, cut, and shape dough to form sweet rolls, pie crusts, tarts, cookies, and other products. |
80
|
Adapt the quantity of ingredients to match the amount of items to be baked. |
79
|
Observe color of products being baked, and adjust oven temperatures, humidity, and conveyor speeds accordingly. |
78
|
Decorate baked goods such as cakes and pastries. |
70
|
Direct and coordinate bakery deliveries. |
62
|
Operate slicing and wrapping machines. |
59
|
Develop new recipes for baked goods. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
72
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
62
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
56
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
52
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
50
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
47
|
Processing Information
|
47
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
47
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
46
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
46
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
46
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
46
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
45
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
43
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
43
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
42
|
Thinking Creatively
|
42
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
42
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
41
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
41
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
41
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
40
|
Getting Information
|
38
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
36
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
36
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
34
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
34
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
34
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
32
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
32
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
31
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
31
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
30
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
26
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
25
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|
24
|
Interacting With Computers
|
21
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
19
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|
16
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|
13
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|
12
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|