BAKER I

DEFINITION

This is general duty work in mixing and baking breads and pastries.

Work involves the skilled mixing, kneading and molding of dough and the baking of bread, cakes and pastries. The work is normally under the close supervision of a Baker II or III who determines the types and quantities of baked goods required. Work is subject to check upon completion for quality and output.

Any one position may not involve all of the specified duties or knowledges, skills and abilities, nor are the listed examples exhaustive.

EXAMPLES OF WORK

Mixes breads and molds dough; bakes bread, rolls and biscuits.

Mixes and bakes cakes, pastries and other desserts.

Delivers baked goods to the institution kitchens.

Operates baking machines such as scales, dough mixers, bread molds, proof boxes and ovens.

Washes and cleans utensils and equipment used in the work.

May assist in the supervision of a small group of patients or inmates in an institution bakery.

Performs related work as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Working knowledge of methods and materials used in baking including baking time, oven temperatures, shortenings, flavors and methods of mixing and the use of modern baking equipment.

Working knowledge of the types and grades of ingredients used in baking work.

Working knowledge of methods used in storing baked goods.

Ability to operate baking equipment, to prepare breads, rolls and pastries, and to assist in the instruction of inmates or patients in such operations.

Ability to work under conditions of high temperature

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

(The following entrance requirements are used to admit or reject applicants for merit system examinations, or may be used to evaluate applicants for employment in positions not requiring selection from merit system registers. When applicable, equivalent substitution will be allowed for deficiencies in experience or education.)

One year of large-scale baking experience in an institution, military, or commercial bakery; and completion of the eighth school grade.

(Rev. 2/1/64)