Baker

General purpose of the job: Prepare breads, rolls, muffins, and biscuits according to recipe.

• Check production schedule to determine variety and quantity of goods to bake.
• Measure and mix ingredients to form dough or batter, following recipes.
• Roll, cut, and shape dough to form rolls, pie crusts and related products.
• Place dough in pans, moulds, or on sheets and bake in oven.
• Mix icings and other toppings and decorate cakes, pastries, and other baked goods.
• Use a variety of kitchen tools, including electric mixers, pans, rolling pins, and cutting tools.
• Prepares and bakes all bakery items for menu and catered events following standardized recipes.
• Uses weights and measures to adjust ingredients in recipes.
• Operates, cleans and performs minor maintenance on baking machines and equipment.
• Requisitions adequate supplies and keeps records of products made and used.
• Assists in developing and testing recipes.
• Does specialized decorating.
• May develop new recipes.

Key competences (knowledge, skills, attitudes, behaviours):

• Ability to perform complex and difficult tasks
• Ability to work for long hours