Summary Baker near Vancouver (BC)
National Occupational Classification update
We have updated this page to reflect the transition to the 2021 version of the National Occupational Classification (NOC). This means that the occupation "baker" was moved from the group Bakers (NOC 6332) to the group Bakers (NOC 63202).
Find key facts and figures about working as a baker. The following information is applicable to all Bakers (NOC 63202).
Note that some information in this job profile is based on the 2016 version of the NOC.
Description
Bakers prepare bread, rolls, muffins, pies, pastries, cakes and cookies in retail and wholesale bakeries and dining establishments. They are employed in bakeries, supermarkets, catering companies, hotels, restaurants, hospitals, and other institutions, or they may be self-employed. Bakers who are supervisors are included in this unit group. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.
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Requirements
Post-secondary or apprenticeship
This occupation usually requires a college diploma (community college, institute of technology or CÉGEP), an apprenticeship training of less than 2 years, or more than 6 months of on-the-job training.
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Wages
$17.00/hour
Median wage in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region
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Prospects
Moderate
The job prospects are fair in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region
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Jobs
114 jobs
advertised near Vancouver (BC)
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Skills
- Prepare dough for pies, bread, rolls and sweet goods, batters for muffins, cookies and cakes and icings and frostings according to recipes or special customer orders
- Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies
- Bake mixed dough and batters
- Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
- Prepare special orders
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