Bread Maker
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A manufacturing job that kneads dough using flour, water, and yeast, then ferments, shapes, and bakes it to produce various types of bread.
Description
Bread makers are specialists who measure bread raw materials such as flour, yeast, water, sugar, and salt, and go through the processes of preparation, kneading, fermentation, shaping, and baking to make bread. They appropriately adjust temperature control and fermentation times for each process, and thoroughly implement hygiene management and machine maintenance to maintain product quality. They work at sites such as bakery stores or factories, and also perform packaging, display, inventory management, and cleaning tasks. In recent years, knowledge of new product development to meet diversifying consumer needs and HACCP to ensure quality and safety is also required.
Future Outlook
Job demand is stable due to increasing demand for high-value-added bread and health-oriented products. Automation technology and new product development skills are becoming increasingly important, requiring both skill inheritance and machine operation.
Personality Traits
Does not mind diligent work / Has cooperativeness / Has hygiene awareness / Has patience
Work Style
Bakery Work / Factory Work / Full-time, Contract, Part-time / Night Shift / Shift Work
Career Path
Bread Apprentice → Bread Maker → Chief Bread Maker → Bakery Manager → Self-employed Bakery Owner
Required Skills
Bread Dough Preparation / Fermentation Management / Hygiene Management and Cleaning / Oven Operation
Recommended Skills
Basic Machine and Equipment Maintenance / Food Hygiene Management (HACCP) / Packaging and Display Techniques / Quality Management / Recipe Development
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because differences in formulations or baking times affect product quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Essential due to long hours of standing work and carrying heavy ingredients. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Understanding mixing ratios is necessary, but advanced mathematical analysis is not required. |
Related Qualifications
- Confectionery Manufacturing Technician (Bread Production)
- Food Hygiene Manager
Aliases
- Baker
- Bread Artisan
- Bread Maker
- Bread Manufacturing Worker
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- Bakery Manager
- Bread Artisan
- Confectionery Hygienist
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