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baking operator

Baking operators tend automatic reels or conveyor-type ovens to bake bread, pastries and other bakery products.

Description

Baking operators tend automatic reels or conveyor-type ovens to bake bread, pastries and other bakery products. They interpret work orders to determine the products and the quantities to be baked. They set the operational speed of conveyors, baking times, and temperatures. They supervise the baking process and maintain oven operations in control.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

bakery ingredients bakery production methods

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

health, safety and hygiene legislation mill operations temperature scales

Practical Skills

OPTIONALOptional competences

label samples maintain mechanical equipment perform services in a flexible manner manage kiln ventilation follow verbal instructions secure goods ensure compliance with environmental legislation in food production act reliably follow written instructions liaise with colleagues monitor temperature in manufacturing process of food and beverages work in a food processing team keep machines oiled for steady functioning liaise with managers manufacturing of confectionery

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)