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, MB, NB, NL, NS, NT, NU, ON, PE, QC, YT

Trade title: Baker, in AB, BC, MB, NB, NL, NS, NT, NU, PE, QC, YT

Other titles used in provinces/territories: Baker-Patissier (ON)

Red Seal Occupational Standard (RSOS)

View the most recent standard. This is the complete description of the activities of the Baker trade. It is used as the basis for the Red Seal exams for this trade.

Skills for Success (Essential Skills)

Please refer to the Skills for Success (Essential Skills) section in the trade’s Occupational Standard that describes the essential skills needed to succeed in this trade.

Job Market Reports

Find job market information such as wages, outlooks, education and skills needed at Explore Careers on the Job Bank website.

Sample Examination Questions

Try the sample Baker exam questions to prepare for your Red Seal examination.

Exam Information

Rate your experience and knowledge in the trade using the Self-Assessment Tool. Learn about how many questions there are on different topics on the Red Seal exam, the types of questions that are used, and examples of each type.

Mathematical Formulas

For some questions, you may need to use mathematical formulas. You will be provided with the following list of formulas when you write the exam.

Ellis Chart

Consult the Ellis Chart for a full breakdown of apprenticeship data from across Canada for the trade of Baker.