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
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