Typical Tasks
Place dough in pans, molds, or on sheets, and bake in production ovens or on grills.
Set oven temperatures, and place items into hot ovens for baking.
Check products for quality, and identify damaged or expired goods.
Observe color of products being baked, and adjust oven temperatures, humidity, or conveyor speeds accordingly.
Check equipment to ensure that it meets health and safety regulations, and perform maintenance or cleaning, as necessary.
A day in the life
What kind of work is this?
Realistic
Practical, Physical Work
Conventional
Organized, Procedural Work
Artistic
Conceptual, Creative Work
What personality traits do you need to succeed?
Attention to Detail
Integrity
Dependability
Cooperation
Achievement/Effort
Stress Tolerance
What key skills are needed for this job?
Monitoring
Speaking
Active Learning
Coordination
Judgment and Decision Making
Active Listening
Expected Knowledge
Production and Processing
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Food Production
Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food products (both plant and animal) for consumption, including storage/handling techniques.
Common Activities
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
