What are the essential qualities and skills for becoming a good baker? Is training necessary? What level of experience is required to work as a baker? The ITHQ provides you with all the details you need to know about this occupation.
Duties of a baker
- Make breads, pastries, muffins and cakes
- Choose recipes, baking methods and product design
- Order ingredients and manages inventory
- Handle packaging and marketing of products
- Manage sales in-house or through distributors
Qualities of a baker
- I’m curious and creative.
- I love trying out new ingredients and recipes.
- I have good physical stamina.
- I’m thorough and organized.
- I have a strong sense of aesthetics.
- I like to work independently, but I’m also at ease in a team.
- I’m not afraid of atypical working hours.
Required experience and training
- You need 3 to 10 years’ experience in pasty-making and baking before becoming a baker.
- The number of years of experience required may vary depending on the type of establishment in which you work.
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