Baker
Bakers prepare products such as fermented goods, cookies, quick breads, pastries, cakes, chocolates, confections and frozen desserts. They prepare dough and batters for baked goods according to formulas using mechanized and non-mechanized tools and equipment. They may be self-employed or work in bakeries, supermarkets, catering companies, hotels, restaurants or institutional facilities.
National Occupational Classification (NOC): 63202
Designation Year: 1988
Designated Red Seal in: AB, BC, NB, NL, NS, NT, NU, ON, PE, QC, YT
Trade title: Baker, in AB, BC, NB, NL, NS, NT, NU, PE, YT
Other titles used in provinces/territories: Baker-Patissier (ON), Pastrycook (QC)
Red Seal Occupational Standard (RSOS) New
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Occupational Standard for current exams Previous
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Essential Skills
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Job Market Reports
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Sample Examination Questions
Try the sample Baker exam questions to prepare for your Red Seal examination.
Exam Information
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Ellis Chart
Consult the Ellis Chart for a full breakdown of apprenticeship data from across Canada for the trade of Baker.