Use a variety of pots, pans, cutlery and equipment, including ovens, broilers, and so forth. Shape and bake dough and apply fillings and decorations.
Most bakers work part time.
Important qualities for bakers include the ability to work as a team, a keen sense of taste and smell, and personal cleanliness. Bakers generally withstand the pressure and strain of working in close quarters, standing for long periods of time, lifting heavy pots and working near hot ovens and grills. Job hazards include slips and falls, and cuts and burns, but injuries are seldom serious. Job Outlook Job openings for bakers are expected to be plentiful through the year 2005. Growth in demand for bakers will result from the popularity of fresh-baked breads and pastries in fine dining establishments.