According to people in this career, the main tasks are...
| Task | Importance |
|---|---|
| Check products for quality, and identify damaged or expired goods. | 94% |
| Set oven temperatures, and place items into hot ovens for baking. | 93% |
| Combine measured ingredients in bowls of mixing, blending, or cooking machinery. | 91% |
| Place dough in pans, molds, or on sheets, and bake in production ovens or on grills. | 90% |
| Set time and speed controls for mixing machines, blending machines, or steam kettles so that ingredients will be mixed or cooked according to instructions. | 90% |
| Measure or weigh flour or other ingredients to prepare batters, doughs, fillings, or icings, using scales or graduated containers. | 89% |
| Observe color of products being baked, and adjust oven temperatures, humidity, or conveyor speeds accordingly. | 89% |
| Check the quality of raw materials to ensure that standards and specifications are met. | 89% |
| Check equipment to ensure that it meets health and safety regulations, and perform maintenance or cleaning, as necessary. | 88% |
| Adapt the quantity of ingredients to match the amount of items to be baked. | 87% |
| Apply glazes, icings, or other toppings to baked goods, using spatulas or brushes. | 84% |
| Decorate baked goods, such as cakes or pastries. | 83% |
| Operate slicing or wrapping machines. | 83% |
| Roll, knead, cut, or shape dough to form sweet rolls, pie crusts, tarts, cookies, or other products. | 83% |
| Direct or coordinate bakery deliveries. | 81% |
| Order or receive supplies or equipment. | 81% |
| Prepare or maintain inventory or production records. | 79% |
| Develop new recipes for baked goods. | 68% |
