Bakers
Code: 51-3011.00
Bright Outlook
Zone 2
Median Annual Salary
£37,160
Range: £28,120 - £49,020
Preparation & Education
Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed
Job Zone 2
Industry Outlook
Bright
New job opportunities are very likely in the future.
Role Overview & What They Do
Mix and bake ingredients to produce breads, rolls, cookies, cakes, pies, pastries, or other baked goods.
Also Known As (Alternative Job Titles)
Bakery Worker
Bread Baker
Cake Baker
Cake Decorator
Dough Mixer
Mixer
Pastry Cook
Relief Baker
Scaler
Specialty Baker
Daily Duties & On-The-Job Tasks
- Measure or weigh flour or other ingredients to prepare batters, doughs, fillings, or icings, using scales or graduated containers.
- Set oven temperatures, and place items into hot ovens for baking.
- Check products for quality, and identify damaged or expired goods.
Technology, Tools & Software Stack
Spreadsheet software
Microsoft Excel
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
Sage 100 ERP
TwinPeaks Software Visual Z-Bake
Core Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Basic Skills
listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
People and Technology Systems
thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one
Manufactured or Agricultural Goods
manufacture and distribution of products
food production
Business
customer service
Hand and Finger Use
hold or move items with your hands
Attention
pay attention to something without being distracted
Personality & Work Styles
Top Interest: Realistic
People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
Key Work Styles:
Attention to Detail
Dependability
Frequently Asked Questions About Bakers
In the UK, the median annual salary for a Bakers is £37,160. Starting salaries (10th percentile) typically begin around £28,120, while highly experienced professionals (90th percentile) can earn upwards of £49,020 depending on location and experience.
Entry as a Bakers typically aligns with Job Zone 2 (Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed). Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some careers may not.
Essential skills and tooling for a Bakers include: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Sage 100 ERP, TwinPeaks Software Visual Z-Bake. Practitioners also benefit from strong analytical problem solving and communication skills.
New job opportunities are very likely in the future. (Industry demand rating: Bright).
Live UK Vacancies for Bakers
Search AllFlow Wrapper/Cake Decorator
Contract Personnel Limited
north creake
Permanent
Flow Wrapper/Cake Decorator
Contract Personnel Ltd
holt
Permanent
Flow Wrapper/Cake Decorator
CV-Library
Holt
Temporary
Cake Decorator & Bakery Production Assistant
Cooplands Bakery
scarborough
Permanent
Daytime Baker Bakers · Amager - Lergravsvej
Wulff & Konstali
odense
Permanent
Bakers Production Operative
CV-Library
Warwick, Warwickshire
Contract, Temporary
Salary Distribution
10th Percentile (Entry):
£28,120
Median Annual (Average):
£37,160
90th Percentile (Senior):
£49,020
Occupational Terms
#realistic interests
#cooking equipment
#mixing machine
#measure ingredients
#dough
#roll
#baked goods
#raw material
#check product quality