What it pays
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Half of all Bakers in the U.S. earn more than $37,160 a year — the middle 80% land between $28,120 and $49,020. About 236,200 people in the U.S. do this work. Figures are for the U.S. occupation group “Bakers”. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics survey, published 2025.) In India, Plant and machine operators and assemblers earn about ₹17,329 a month on average — around ₹2.1 lakh a year (government PLFS survey via ILOSTAT, occupation-family figure).
$37,160typical pay / year
236,200people in this work
$49,020+top 10% earn
₹2.1 lakha year in India (family avg)
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Fixing5
Decorate baked goods
+Decorate the dozen celebration cupcakes for the afternoon pickup, piping buttercream roses on each, adding…
Decorate baked goods
+Decorate the dozen celebration cupcakes for the afternoon pickup, piping buttercream roses on each, adding sprinkles to half, checking each for even height and no crumbs, and label the box with flavour and pickup time 2:30pm.
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Prepare workstation for baking
+Prepare the morning pastry workstation for the 7am shift: sanitize the counters and tools, sharpen and check…
Prepare workstation for baking
+Prepare the morning pastry workstation for the 7am shift: sanitize the counters and tools, sharpen and check the bench knife and cutters, preheat the proofing cabinet and ovens to recipe temps, and lay out measured bowls for the first batch.
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Weigh and measure ingredients
+Weigh and measure flour, sugar, butter and eggs for two full pastry trays according to the lemon tart recipe,…
Weigh and measure ingredients
+Weigh and measure flour, sugar, butter and eggs for two full pastry trays according to the lemon tart recipe, record each weight on the batch sheet, and flag any shortfalls so I can requisition more before mixing.
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Operate baking machinery
+Run the rack ovens for the morning croissant bake using the standard programme, monitor temperature and steam…
Operate baking machinery
+Run the rack ovens for the morning croissant bake using the standard programme, monitor temperature and steam cycle every ten minutes, note any deviations on the oven log, and stop the run if the core temperature lags behind target.
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Proof the dough
+Proof the croissant dough on the proofing rack to recipe timings: set humidity and temperature, monitor rise…
Proof the dough
+Proof the croissant dough on the proofing rack to recipe timings: set humidity and temperature, monitor rise at 30 and 60 minutes, gently degas and rotate trays as needed, and note final proof time on the production sheet before baking.
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Perform quality checks on raw and finished goods
+Inspect incoming butter, flour and eggs then the finished éclairs: check temperatures, texture and smell,…
Perform quality checks on raw and finished goods
+Inspect incoming butter, flour and eggs then the finished éclairs: check temperatures, texture and smell, pull three samples per batch for weight and appearance, sign the quality sheet and isolate any items that fail standards for supervisor review.
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The daily work14
Assist customers with product selection
+Help the customer choose pastries for a Saturday brunch order: review available danishes, éclairs, morning…
Assist customers with product selection
+Help the customer choose pastries for a Saturday brunch order: review available danishes, éclairs, morning breads and mini tarts, note allergens and shelf life, recommend quantities for 12 guests and print a labelled pickup slip for Friday morning.
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Follow all the processes from receipt and storage of raw materials
+Log the incoming flour, butter and eggs from today’s delivery, verify temperatures, assign storage locations,…
Follow all the processes from receipt and storage of raw materials
+Log the incoming flour, butter and eggs from today’s delivery, verify temperatures, assign storage locations, rotate stock by use-by date, flag any damaged goods and generate a single daily receiving checklist.
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Order or receive supplies or equipment.
+Order 50kg of strong bread flour, 25kg unsalted butter blocks, 180 farm eggs, and three replacement pastry…
Order or receive supplies or equipment.
+Order 50kg of strong bread flour, 25kg unsalted butter blocks, 180 farm eggs, and three replacement pastry sheeters for the weekend rush, confirm delivery for Thursday morning, ensure HACCP specs met, and tell Maria in receiving to check invoices on arrival.
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Serve customers and process orders
+Serve the customer at counter 3 through today’s pastry selection, ring one sandwich and two croissants,…
Serve customers and process orders
+Serve the customer at counter 3 through today’s pastry selection, ring one sandwich and two croissants, charge the exact total to the till, pack the order for dine-in, and tell Liam to hold the almond tart for one minute.
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Package finished products
+Pack 24 lemon tarts, six per box with parchment dividers, label each box with bake date and best-by date,…
Package finished products
+Pack 24 lemon tarts, six per box with parchment dividers, label each box with bake date and best-by date, seal and place on refrigerated shelf at 3°C until the 10:30 pickup, and note cracked tops for a discount tag.
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Control fermentation of yeast in dough
+Set the dough room for a 60-minute bulk ferment at 24°C, check pH and dough rise at 30 and 45 minutes, log…
Control fermentation of yeast in dough
+Set the dough room for a 60-minute bulk ferment at 24°C, check pH and dough rise at 30 and 45 minutes, log times and temperatures on the fermentation sheet, and tell Sonia to retard any overproofed loaves.
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Ensure quality and consistency of baked goods
+Sanitize all bench surfaces, mixers and blade attachments after the morning shift, replace the powdered sugar…
Ensure quality and consistency of baked goods
+Sanitize all bench surfaces, mixers and blade attachments after the morning shift, replace the powdered sugar sieve, run the sanitizer contact test and record readings, then sign off that hygiene checks are complete before pastry prep starts.
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Clean and sanitize baking tools and work area
+Strip the workstation, wash and inspect pastry knives, rolling pins and cutters, steam the oven racks, record…
Clean and sanitize baking tools and work area
+Strip the workstation, wash and inspect pastry knives, rolling pins and cutters, steam the oven racks, record completion on the end-of-day cleaning sheet, and tell Carlos which cutters need sharpening.
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Mix dough or batter
+Mix 10 kilos of croissant dough from the laminated dough formula, weigh and sift the flour, hydrate with…
Mix dough or batter
+Mix 10 kilos of croissant dough from the laminated dough formula, weigh and sift the flour, hydrate with water and yeast, add salt and butter, develop to windowpane, record final dough temperature and rest on bench under plastic for 30 minutes.
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Clean workstations and equipment
+Deep-clean the pastry station: remove and sanitize bowls, mixers, bench tops and cutting boards, sharpen and…
Clean workstations and equipment
+Deep-clean the pastry station: remove and sanitize bowls, mixers, bench tops and cutting boards, sharpen and oil the bench knives, empty tray racks, run oven racks through hot wash, and log completion before the evening shift.
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Monitor inventory levels
+Walk the pantry and cooler, count flour, butter, sugar, eggs and chocolate, note short items under reorder…
Monitor inventory levels
+Walk the pantry and cooler, count flour, butter, sugar, eggs and chocolate, note short items under reorder threshold, update the par sheet so the head baker can approve urgent orders before the weekend rush.
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Restock ingredients and supplies
+Restock the prep shelf and cooler: replace flour and sugar sacks, rotate butter to front, restock piping tips…
Restock ingredients and supplies
+Restock the prep shelf and cooler: replace flour and sugar sacks, rotate butter to front, restock piping tips and parchment, label opened tubs with date, and report anything broken or missing to procurement before tomorrow's morning bake.
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Develop and improve recipes
+Develop and test a yolk-enriched brioche: scale three test loaves at 500g, adjust hydration and butter by…
Develop and improve recipes
+Develop and test a yolk-enriched brioche: scale three test loaves at 500g, adjust hydration and butter by trial, document timings, crumb and bake profile, then gather feedback from head baker and note cost per loaf.
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Direct or coordinate bakery deliveries.
+Coordinate tomorrow's ingredient deliveries: confirm quantities with the supplier, block unloading window…
Direct or coordinate bakery deliveries.
+Coordinate tomorrow's ingredient deliveries: confirm quantities with the supplier, block unloading window between 7–8am, assign two staff to receive and check invoices against pallets, and flag any temperature-sensitive goods to be stored immediately.
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