About the role
Bakers are specialized in making bread, pastries, and other bakery products. They may have completed vocational training at the secondary or post-secondary level. Many bakers also have apprenticeship training or have learned the trade through practical experience.Responsibilities
Bakers are responsible for weighing and mixing ingredients, kneading and shaping dough, and baking various types of bread and pastries. They must follow recipes and baking processes carefully and often work early mornings. Hygiene and food safety are central parts of their work.Skills and tools
Bakers need knowledge of baking techniques and the ability to use various bakery machines and tools. They must be meticulous and have a good sense of timing. Creativity and a sense for aesthetics are important when they decorate pastries and create new products. Common competencies demanded by employers are tårtor/bakelser, bageriarbete and matbröd.