6812-Bakers, Pastry-cooks and Confectionery Makers

Job Title: 

Bakers, Pastry-cooks and Confectionery Makers

Job Description: 

Bakers, pastry-cooks and confectionery makers make various kinds of bread, cakes, and other flour products, as well as handmade chocolate and sugar confectionery.

Tasks: 

Applying glazes, icings, or other toppings to baked goods, using spatulas or brushes

Linked Education ( CESM Codes ) : 

107 - Food Science and Technology

Specific Occupations: 

681201 - Confectionary Baker
Description : Prepares and bakes bread loaves and rolls, including specialty breads.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : Yes
Specializations : Cake / Bread Baker, Dough Maker

681202 - Pastry Cook
Description : Prepares and bakes buns, cakes, biscuits and pastry goods.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : Yes
Specializations : Biscuit Baker, Cake Decorator

681203 - Confectionery Maker
Description : Operates machines and performs routine tasks to make and wrap confectionary.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : Yes
Specializations : Chocolatier

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Source Of Info: 

Source : Organising Framework for Occupations (OFO) 2013, Department of Higher Education and Training, Republic of South Africa