Bakers
Dough Mixer, Mixer, Pastry Cook, Scaler
What they do:
Mix and bake ingredients to produce breads, rolls, cookies, cakes, pies, pastries, or other baked goods.
On the job, you would:
- Measure or weigh flour or other ingredients to prepare batters, doughs, fillings, or icings, using scales or graduated containers.
- Set oven temperatures, and place items into hot ovens for baking.
- Check products for quality, and identify damaged or expired goods.
Knowledge
Manufactured or Agricultural Goods
- manufacture and distribution of products
- food production
Business
- customer service
Skills
Basic Skills
- listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
People and Technology Systems
- thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one
Abilities
Hand and Finger Use
- hold or move items with your hands
Attention
- pay attention to something without being distracted
Personality
People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Attention to Detail
- Dependability
Technology
You might use software like this on the job:
Spreadsheet software
- Microsoft Excel Hot Technology
Presentation software
- Microsoft PowerPoint Hot Technology
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
- Sage 100 ERP
- TwinPeaks Software Visual Z-Bake
Education
Education: (rated 1 of 4)
high school diploma/GED or
some college
usually needed
some college
usually needed
Job Outlook
Bright
New job opportunities are very likely in the future.
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