Food & farming · Art & stories
What does a
baker do?
Makes bread, cakes, and pastries.
A career guide for curious students · Grades 3–12
A day in the life
Mixes dough, bakes at the right time and heat, decorates, and keeps the kitchen clean.
Skills to practise
Precision, creativity, early starts.
How to explore this path
A baking course or learning in a bakery.
Training, qualifications and professional rules vary by country. Check current local requirements with a teacher or careers counsellor.
School subjects & interests
Baker connects with Chemistry. You may enjoy this work if you like hands-on, creative.
TRY A LITTLE OF THIS CAREER
A hands-on activity
With an adult, watch how dough rises over an hour and note the change.
Ask an adult to help. Follow the safety notes in the activity. Print this activity or save it as a PDF in your chosen language. Downloadable PDF files are in English.
For younger explorers: a simpler explanation
What do they do?
Bakers make bread, cakes, and biscuits.
What helps?
Measuring well and being creative.
Learning about the path
You learn in a bakery or take a course.
Questions to explore next
- Which part of this work sounds most interesting to me?
- What did I enjoy when I tried the activity?
- What could I ask someone who works in this field?