Bakers follow and create recipes that they follow to mix and bake ingredients in order to create a variety of baked goods, such as breads, pastries and other flour-based items. Bakers can either sell these products directly through their own business or they can work for retailers such as restaurants and food service companies. Depending on their workplace, bakers can also be responsible for ordering ingredients. Bakers use a variety of equipment and tools to make baked goods, including mixers, ovens, rolling pins, and baking sheets. They must be familiar with the proper use and maintenance of these tools.
Baking can be physically demanding, requiring standing for long periods, lifting heavy bags of flour or sugar, and moving large batches of dough. Bakers often work as part of a team, collaborating with other bakers, pastry chefs, and kitchen staff to produce high-quality baked goods.
