Baker & Blogger
I bake every day and post videos and photos of my recipes and creations daily on Instagram. I post my recipes on my blog. I'm currently working on recipes for a cookbook.
CAREER
Bakers
Overview
Salary Median (2020)
$29,400
Projected Job Growth (2019-2029)
+5.3% (as fast as the average)
Career
Roadtrip Nation Leaders in This Career
What Bakers Do
Mix and bake ingredients to produce breads, rolls, cookies, cakes, pies, pastries, or other baked goods.
Other Job Titles Bakers May Have
Baker, Cake Decorator, Dough Mixer, Mixer, Pastry Chef, Scaler
How Leaders Describe a Typical Day at Work
Tasks & Responsibilities May Include
- Check products for quality and identify damaged or expired goods.
- Set oven temperatures and place items into hot ovens for baking.
- Combine measured ingredients in bowls of mixing, blending, or cooking machinery.
- Place dough in pans, molds, or on sheets and bake in production ovens or on grills.
- Set time and speed controls for mixing machines, blending machines, or steam kettles so that ingredients will be mixed or cooked according to instructions.
Education
Level of Education Attained by Bakers
Most common level of education among people in
this career: High school diploma or equivalent (40%)
Less than high school diploma
High school diploma or equivalent
Some college, no degree
Other*
*All other responses combined for clarity.
Majors Related to Career
Educational Paths Suggested by Leaders
Suggested Path
Vocational
Command & Control (C3, C4I) Systems and Operations
Additional Skills & Experiences That Can Help You Excel
Baker & Blogger
Creativity is very important to stand out in saturated environments. I try to post my baking every day on social media, so creativity and innovation are key skills to stay relevant.
Getting Started
Recommended First Step for:
Everyone
Baker & Blogger
If you have a craft or a talent that you're passionate about, work hard at it, cultivate it, and then make sure people know you have it. Create professional social media accounts or a personal website so people can find you and see your work. Opportunity won't arise if people can't find you. You don't need any kind of degree to become a successful baker but I do believe that accounting knowledge is essential for becoming an entrepreneur in any field.
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