Bakers

Tasks Include:

• Observe color of products being baked and adjust oven temperatures, humidity, or conveyor speeds accordingly.
• Set oven temperatures and place items into hot ovens for baking.
• Combine measured ingredients in bowls of mixing, blending, or cooking machinery.
• Measure or weigh flour or other ingredients to prepare batters, doughs, fillings, or icings, using scales or graduated containers.
• Roll, knead, cut, or shape dough to form sweet rolls, pie crusts, tarts, cookies, or other products.
• Place dough in pans, molds, or on sheets and bake in production ovens or on grills.
• Check the quality of raw materials to ensure that standards and specifications are met.
• Adapt the quantity of ingredients to match the amount of items to be baked.
• Apply glazes, icings, or other toppings to baked goods, using spatulas or brushes.
• Check equipment to ensure that it meets health and safety regulations and perform maintenance or cleaning, as necessary.
• Decorate baked goods, such as cakes or pastries.

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