Baker
DUTIES~ Check the quality of baking ingredients Prepare equipment for baking Measure and weigh flour and other ingredients Combine measured ingredients in mixers or blenders Knead, roll, cut, and shape dough SALARY~ Bakeries and tortilla manufacturing $25,200 Grocery stores 24,770 Restaurants and other eating places 24,530 Specialty food stores 24,290 EDUCATION~ Although there are no formal education requirements to become a baker, some candidates attend a technical or culinary school. Programs generally last from 1 to 2 years and cover nutrition, food safety, and basic math. To enter these programs, candidates may be required to have a high school diploma or equivalent. DEMAND FOR THIS CAREER~ ~ Communication skills ~ MATH SKILLS ~ PHYSICAL STAMINA ~ PHYSICAL STRENGH