Group
Occupation

322131 Baker

Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
Next release Unknown
First release

322131 Baker

Prepares and bakes bread loaves, rolls, biscuits, and other baked goods.

Specialisations

  • Biscuit Maker
  • Dough Maker

ANZSCO skill level

This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

Australia

  • Skill Level 3: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, AQF Certificate IV, or at least three years of relevant experience

New Zealand

  • Skill Level 3: NZQF Level 4 qualification, or at least three years of relevant experience

Main tasks

  • Weighs and measures ingredients according to recipes
  • Mixes ingredients to form dough or batter using electric mixers or by hand
  • Operates machines which roll, knead, shape and mould dough, slice bread, and cut biscuits
  • Coordinates the forming, loading, baking, unloading, depanning and cooling of batches of bread, rolls, and other products
  • Decorates and garnishes baked goods as required
  • Orders and maintains inventory of baking supplies and ingredients
  • Maintains the cleanliness of equipment and operation of a bakery before production runs to ensure compliance with occupational health and safety regulations
  • May take orders from customers and handle payments
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