Bakers

Job description

These individuals prepare bakery products for sale (bread, pastries, etc.). They work in:

Bakeries
Grocery stores and supermarkets
Restaurants
Hotels
Cruise ships
Hospitals facilities
Institutions

Environment

Controlled ambient temperature
Equipment, machinery, tools
Nontoxic dust
Humidity
Noise
Fire, steam, hot surfaces

Main tasks

Choose the raw materials according to the products to prepare.
Make and bake the breads and viennoiseries.
Advise customers.
Pack and label products.
Rotate perishable goods according to company policy.
Fill up refrigerated displays and stands.
Order goods as needed.
Maintain equipment, displays, and work area.
Respect the standards of hygiene, health, and safety.
Receive goods and store them according to the company’s requirements.

Advancement and mobility

Experience leads to senior or managerial positions.
Qualified bakers receive a Red Seal endorsement upon successful completion of the Interprovincial Examination.

Training and requirements

Formation

Most training programs are offered in French only.

Secondary

DVS in boulangerie

Code : 5370

Placement rate: 61.3%

29.2% of graduates pursue further studies

More on graduates’ employment situation

Sometimes required

Experience as a baker is often required.

WAP

This occupation is targeted by a Workplace Apprenticeship Program

Baker

Main skills and characteristics

Skills

Data collection
Result evaluation
Active learning
Coordination
Active listening

Oral expression
Time management
Judgment and decision-making
Critical thought

More Less skills

Abilities

Near vision
Oral comprehension
Verbal skills
Colour perception and distinction
Speech recognition

Awareness of issues
Selective attention
Speech clarity
Classification
Written comprehension
Digital dexterity
Manual dexterity
Information organization
Control accuracy
Deductive reasoning
Perception speed
Hand-arm stability

More Less abilities

Knowledge and attributes

Autonomy
Capacity to adapt
Capacity to work in a team
Knowledge of production and treatment
Rigour
Respect standards and regulations
Creativity
Assiduity and punctuality
Commitment to quality
Timeliness

Interests

Work in sales or client service
Work in hotels, restaurants, and tourism
Self-employment
Work manually

Personality profiles (RIASEC)

Realistic: People with this profile prefer carrying out concrete tasks and being physically involved in what they do.
Investigative: People with this profile prefer relying on theoretical knowledge before acting. They like observation, analysis and problem solving.
Artistic: People with this profile prefer to express their emotions and thoughts through various art forms. They like to use their imagination.

Additional information

Appellation d’emploi liée (à traduire)

Bakers (CNP 63202)

Skill type

Sales and service