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Occupation Code: 7512 Baker, Pastry-Cook and Confectionery Maker
Alternative title: Pastry Chef
Job description and duties
Bakers, Pastry-Cooks and Confectionery Makers are responsible for the preparation, baking and decoration of bread, rolls, pastries and cakes, either by hand or else by the use of machines. A Baker, Pastry-Cook and Confectionery Maker is expected to:
• Establish production schedule
• Prepare and measure ingredients to be used
whilst baking
• Mix various ingredients to make doughs
• Knead, roll and shape the dough or pastry for
baking, either manually or using a machine
• Bake and decorate a variety of pastries/
bread/cakes
• Inspect food products to ensure they conform
to the required standards
• Serve customers (where applicable)
• Ensure consistent quality
• Maintain kitchen equipment
• Adhere to hygiene and health and safety
rules
• Manage inventory
• Conduct research to develop and create
new products Jobsplus
Work environment
Bakers, Pastry-Cooks and Confectionery Makers work in kitchens required in various settings, such as hotels, restaurants, bakeries and confectioneries. Employment is typically on a full-time, shift basis from Monday to Sunday, including public holidays. Part-time work may also be available. Overtime may be required during periods of exceptional activity
Bakers, Pastry-Cooks and Confectionery Makers may also own a small baking business and be self-employed.
One should expect long hours of standing and handling of large quantities of heavy ingredients e.g. flour.
Occupation data
Entry level education / special licences / warrants
To work as a Baker, Pastry-Cook and Confectionery Maker, one would require a Food Handling Licence, a Food Hygiene Certificate and a Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) certificate. Additionally, a qualification at MQF Level 3 or higher may also be required. Training programmes include:
Number of employees (2017)
397
Share of foreigners (2017)
18%
Job Outlook (2018 - 2022)
+7%
Median Pay (per annum)
€10,400
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