Baker, Kaitunu parāoa
Also known as
- Confectioner, craft baker, pastry chef, pastrycook, artisan baker, commercial baker, trade baker
Bakers mix and prepare ingredients to bake breads, biscuits, cakes, pies, pastries and other baked goods.
2:12 mins
Your pay could be
$48K
Lower
$48K to $71K
Most common
$86K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Bakers
- usually work shifts, including early mornings, evenings and weekends
- usually work in bakeries, cafes and supermarkets
- may work in hot conditions
- need to be practical, accurate and work well under pressure
Tasks
- evaluate quality of food ingredients or prepared foods
- adjust temperature controls of ovens or other heating equipment
- load materials into production equipment
- operate cooking, baking, or other food preparation equipment
- measure ingredients or substances to be used in production processes
- inspect food products
- monitor equipment operation to ensure proper functioning
- clean production equipment
- maintain production or processing equipment
- determine food production methods
You usually learn on the job or do training to become a baker and a qualification may be useful.
You may need
- to do an apprenticeship in baking
If you’re in school
You usually don’t need specific NCEA levels for this job, but Level 2 may be useful.
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