Baked Confection Baker
やきがししょうせいこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A manufacturing job that appropriately bakes dough for baked confections in an oven and maintains uniform quality.
Description
Baked Confection Bakers bake dough for various baked goods (cookies, biscuits, madeleines, etc.) in ovens, managing the finished color, aroma, and texture. They handle everything from dough receipt and placement temperature, oven temperature settings, baking time adjustments, to product inspection, weighing, and packaging. After line or manual forming, they operate, clean, and maintain ovens, and are required to comply with hygiene management and safety standards.
Future Outlook
Due to the diversification of the confectionery market and the increase in high-value-added products, the demand for highly specialized baked confection technicians is expected to remain stable. Even with advancing automation, quality control and fine-tuning skills will be emphasized.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Apprentice Baked Confection Maker → Baked Confection Baker → Leader → Manufacturing Manager
Required Skills
Dough Forming Technique / Hygiene Management / Oven Operation / Quality Inspection
Recommended Skills
Food Safety Management / Line Management / Machine Adjustment / Machine Maintenance
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | To prevent uneven baking or overheating and maintain uniform quality, detailed observation is necessary. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to long hours of standing work and handling heavy trays in high-temperature environments. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Many processes are formatted, and creativity is not the main task. |
Related Qualifications
- Confectionery Hygiene Master
- Food Hygiene Manager
Aliases
- Baked Confection Operator
- Cookie Baker
Related Jobs
- Bread Baker
- Cake Artisan
- Confectionery Maker