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Am I Suited For This Job?

Bakers should be:

  • creative, detail oriented
  • enjoy working with their hands

You should have:

  • artistic ability
  • sanitary work habits
  • physical strength and stamina
  • math skills

Employees work shifts and may work early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays. Bakers often work with large mixers, ovens and other small-scale industrial equipment. You usually work in hot, steam-filled work areas and must be able to work safely to avoid accidents and injuries.

Bakers typically work under strict order deadlines and critical time-sensitive baking requirements. You must make sure quality is maintained and safety and sanitation guidelines are followed.

Sources:  WorkBC & Career Cruising