Baker - Queensland Industry Tourism Council
Baker
Baker
Bakers and pastry cooks knead, cut, mould, mix and shape dough and pastry goods. They also prepare the pastry fillings, glaze buns and pastries and decorate cakes.
Baking takes place in the kitchens of commercial food establishments such as patisseries, bakeries, restaurants and cafes. Early morning and late-night shifts are common.
Day-to-day
- Check the cleanliness of equipment and operate site to ensure compliance with health and safety regulation
- Check quality of raw materials and weigh ingredients
- Implement appropriate baking techniques
- Prepare pastry fillings
- Monitor oven temperature and product appearance
- Co-ordinate the forming, loading, baking, unloading, de-panning and cooling of batches of breads, rolls and pastry products
- Glaze buns and pastries, and decorate cakes with cream and icing
- Operate machines which roll and mould dough and cut biscuits
- Empty, clean and grease baking trays, tins and other cooking equipment
Future demand
stable
How to become a Baker
- You can work as a baker without formal qualifications if you are able to demonstrate your technical competency to employers. However, a Certificate III or IV in Baking is usually required. These courses are often completed as part of an apprenticeship.
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Charith Ponnamperuma
Head Chef, Pastry
Charith Ponnamperuma
Head Chef, Pastry
As a pastry chef, you’re crafting experiences, not just desserts. Working in the tourism industry you’ll elevate your skills and passion to new heights. You’ll indulge guests from around the world, creating unforgettable moments through the art of pastry. From intricate designs to decadent flavours, you’ll shape the way people savour life’s sweetest moments. Join this dynamic field, travel the world, and allow your creativity to know no bounds.
