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As a baker, you make many different types of breads using a range of ingredients for flavour and taste. Bakers also make cakes, pastries and a range of savoury foods and specialise as a pastrycook.

Once all the bread is cooked you will unload the ovens and put the breads aside to cool. If pastries and cakes are cooked you will have to glaze and ice them where necessary. When you have the required experience you may order the supplies needed from suppliers and wholesalers. At times you may be required to serve customers.

Being a baker you will get the opportunity to meet a variety of different people on a daily basis. If you are working in a small bakery you will have a steady flow of customers, some of whom will become regular clients that you see on a daily basis.

Unfortunately bakers begin their work day at a very early hour, usually around 3.00 am. You will probably have to work weekends and public holidays, as these are some of the times that would be the busiest for the bakery. Your social life may have to come second to your career at times due to your early start times.