United States
Sector
Keyword
Confectioner
Dough Maker
Dough Puncher
Bread Maker
Minimum Hotel Management Degree
Minimum 6 months of internship required
The tasks a Baker (Baking Products) is expected to perform include:
Mixing and baking ingredients according to recipes to produce breads, pastries and other baked goods
Measuring flour, sugar, milk, butter, shortening and other ingredients to prepare batters, dough, fillings and icings, using a scale and graduated containers
Dumping ingredients into a mixing machine bowl or steam kettle to mix or cook them according to specifications
Rolling, cutting and shaping dough to form sweet rolls, pie crusts, tarts, cookies and related products preparatory to baking
Placing dough in greased or floured pans, moulds or on sheets and baking it in an oven or on a grill
Controlling the temperature of the oven by regulating thermostats or by adjusting dampers
Checking the progress of the baking by observing the colour of the products and noting the length of time in the oven
Removing the baked products and placing them on cooling racks
Applying glaze, icing or other toppings to the baked goods, using a spatula or a brush
Decorating cakes and developing new recipes for cakes and icings
In-depth knowledge of safety and hygiene regulations
Ability to smell and taste foul food and discard it
Ability to keep abreast with the latest technology and techniques in baking
Knowledge of mixing and kneading the dough
Skilled in using the machinery involved in the process of baking
Skilled in developing and creating new products
Skilled in decorating confectionery
Manual dexterity
Not applicable
Hardworking
Good time management skills
Creative
Patient
Attention to detail
Good communication skills
It is not a desk job
Need not handle a team
Local travelling is not a part of this job role
Part-time work and contractual jobs are available
Work from home option maybe available
Working hours
Companies usually work for 6/7 days a week and 9/10 hours everyday. This may vary from company to company
Shift system maybe available
Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?
No
The job is not listed as hazardous or dangerous as per The Factories Act, 1948 (section 87)
For freshers - INR 10,000 to INR 13,000 per month
For candidates with experience - INR 35,000 to INR 50,000 per month
(These figures are indicative and subject to change)
The Food Industry in India
According to IBEF, the Indian food industry is poised for huge growth, increasing its contribution in the world food trade every year. Accounting for about 32 per cent of the country?s total food market, the food processing industry is one of the largest industries in India and is ranked fifth in terms of production, consumption, export and expected growth. The Indian food and grocery market is the world?s sixth largest, with retail contributing 70 per cent of the sales. It is projected to grow at the rate of 104 per cent, touching US$ 482 billion by 2020. The Indian gourmet food market is currently valued at US$ 1.3 billion and is growing at a CAGR of 20 per cent. It is expected to cross US$ 2.8 billion by 2015.
The food industry in India is set to grow manifold in the coming years because of the demand for quality by consumers. Bakers in particular are on the rise as the demand for baked goods is increasing in India. All this makes Baker (Baking Products) a viable career option. This role has a promising future in India and abroad.
Bakeries
Hotels/Restaurants
Food processing industry
Self-employed
Cities and towns across India
Will be updated
Government universities/colleges
Private universities/colleges
Will be updated
