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Job Title - Baker

Description

Large bakeries today are completely mechanised and in many cases fully automated. The Baker in these plants supervises employees who operate the machinery which mixes, molds, proves, bakes, cools and wraps products.

Typical Job Activities

In small bakeries, the baker does more work by hand with fewer mechanical devices. Using recipes or formulas, the baker
Selects the amount and type of flour, yeast and other ingredients
Shapes the dough
Allows the products to rise
Puts them in the oven to bake

Confectionery allows for more specialisation and variation than does bread. A variety of tarts, pies, pastries, cakes and biscuits are made on a large scale.

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Related Occupations

Baking technologist
Chef

Educational Requirements

Grade 9 Certificate
Exceptionally High: 4-7 years University/Technicon Studies
High: 3-4 years University/Technicon Studies
Moderate: 1-3 Years FET or practical training
Low: One year or less or on the job training

What natural skills and/or aptitudes do I need for this occupation?

Be scientifically and technically inclined
Be artistic (the confectioner who does decorative work)
Be willing to perform repetitive tasks
Be neat and orderly
Have a good knowledge of basic science and arithmetic for modifying recipes and formulas
Be able to organise well
Good health and physical stamina
Finger and hand dexterity

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Employment Opportunities

Moderate

Market Competitiveness

Moderate

Income Potential

Moderate

Self-Employment Options

High

International Employment Market

Low

Possible Employers

Big private companies e.g. Bokomo, Premier Milling and Baking, Sasko, Sunbake, Tiger Milling and Baking, small bakeries and chain stores
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Relevant Contact Details

Capsicum Culinary Studio
www.capsicumcooking.com

South African Chefs Academy
www.sachefsacademy.com

Prue Leith chefs Academy
www.prueleith.co.za/group/campus-facilities

Career Progress and Path

Experience in specific field
Work performance

Possible Career Paths

Specialist career in the specific field
Management positions in the specific field
Management positions in related fields
General business management
Own business

Employment Stability

Moderately stable

Reasons to consider this career

A job in private companies
To start my own business
A stable job
To become a manager
To be of service to people
To work with my hands
To design things
To learn new things
To make money
To work flexible hours
To focus on a specific field
To apply my special skills
To work on my own