Bread and Pastry Baker
ぱん・やきがししょうせいこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A manufacturing job that involves preparing dough for bread and pastries, fermenting, shaping, and baking to produce quality and flavor.
Description
Bread and Pastry Bakers mix raw materials such as flour, yeast, and water, and handle everything from dough fermentation to shaping and baking. They require skills to finely adjust baking conditions, temperature, and humidity to maintain consistent quality in appearance, texture, and flavor. Strict hygiene management and compliance with safety standards are essential, with early morning shift work and long hours during peak seasons. They collaborate with teams in factories or bakeries to smoothly operate production lines and may also be involved in new product development and process improvements.
Future Outlook
With the rise in health-conscious trends and demand for high-quality products, the need for skilled artisans is increasing. Automation equipment and IoT adoption are advancing, making machine operation skills more important.
Personality Traits
Dexterous with hands and good at detailed work / Has hygiene awareness / Meticulous / Patient
Work Style
Career Path
Apprentice → Manufacturing Staff → Chief (Leader) → Manufacturing Manager → Factory Manager → Independent Business
Required Skills
Bread Dough Shaping / Fermentation Management Skills / Food Hygiene Management / Oven Operation
Recommended Skills
Allergy Response Knowledge / Cost Management / New Product Development / Quality Control
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because errors in temperature or time management affect quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it involves long hours of standing work and frequent handling of heavy objects, requiring physical stamina. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because work must sometimes be done under tight schedules to meet baking times and deadlines. |
Related Qualifications
- Confectionery Hygienist
- Food Hygiene Manager
Aliases
- Baker
- Bread Baker
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