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Bakers - 51-3011.00

O*NET-SOC Description

Mix and bake ingredients to produce breads, rolls, cookies, cakes, pies, pastries, or other baked goods.

Sample of Reported Job Titles

  • Baker
  • Cake Decorator
  • Dough Mixer
  • Mixer
  • Pastry Chef
  • Scaler

SOC Occupation Groups

51-0000 Production Occupations
51-3000 Food Processing Workers
51-3010 Bakers
51-3011.00 Bakers

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Tasks

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  • Adapt the quantity of ingredients to match the amount of items to be baked.
  • Apply glazes, icings, or other toppings to baked goods, using spatulas or brushes.
  • Check equipment to ensure that it meets health and safety regulations, and perform maintenance or cleaning, as necessary.
  • Check products for quality, and identify damaged or expired goods.
  • Check the quality of raw materials to ensure that standards and specifications are met.

Detailed Work Activities

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  • Adjust temperature controls of ovens or other heating equipment.
  • Apply protective or decorative finishes to workpieces or products.
  • Clean production equipment.
  • Create new recipes or food presentations.
  • Determine food production methods.

Military Crosswalk Titles

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  • Baker (Army - Enlisted)
  • Basic Food Service Marine (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
  • Food Service Specialist (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
  • Leading Culinary Specialist (Navy - Enlisted)

Apprenticeship Crosswalk Titles

  • Baker (Bake Produce)
  • Baker (Hotel & Restaurant)
  • Cook, Pastry (Hotel & Restaurant)

DOT Crosswalk Titles

  • Baker
  • Baker Apprentice
  • Bench Hand