- Check products for quality and identify damaged or expired goods.
- Set oven temperatures and place items into hot ovens for baking.
- Combine measured ingredients in bowls of mixing, blending, or cooking machinery.
- Place dough in pans, molds, or on sheets and bake in production ovens or on grills.
- Set time and speed controls for mixing machines, blending
Baker | Average UK Salary & Outlook
Bakers make bread, cakes and pastries using machines or by hand.
Bakers typically work around 41 to 45 hours per week.
As a Baker you will typically work early mornings.
This occupation tends to be:
- Social — Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others.
| Average salary |
| 21,588 GBP * |
| per year |
Salary statistics
Average salary for Baker
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22,080 GBP
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20,061 GBP
Average salary for part-time Baker
Average salary for full-time Baker
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12,267 GBP
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13,346 GBP
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10,999 GBP
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21,588 GBP
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20,061 GBP
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22,080 GBP
Salary over time for Baker
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18,762 GBP
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19,102 GBP
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19,227 GBP
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20,512 GBP
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20,978 GBP
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20,800 GBP
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21,588 GBP
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22,452 GBP
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22,888 GBP
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Things to highlight for your Baker interview
Concern for Others Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Self Control Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
