Manufacturing & ProductionISCO 7512
Pastry maker
Pastry makers prepare and bake cakes, cookies, croissants, pies and alike products according to recipes.
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Rate 5 of the 28 essential skills of this occupation (European ESCO data). No account needed.
monitor flour unloading equipment
maintain cutting equipment
care for food aesthetic
monitor machine operations
store raw food materials
European Skills Framework
Skills and knowledge areas required for this occupation based on European classification.
Essential (28)
craftingcraftingThe ability to work with the hands in order to create something artistic.types of whiskstypes of whisksTypes of whisks such as balloon whisks, french whisks, flat whisks, spiral whisks and more their function.monitor flour unloading equipmentmonitor flour unloading equipmentMonitor flour unloading equipment and flour processing systems. Ensure ingredients are delivered on time.maintain cutting equipmentmaintain cutting equipmentMaintenance of the cutting equipment (knives, cutters, and other elements).care for food aestheticcare for food aestheticConvey presentation and aesthetic elements into the production of food. Cut products properly, manage right quantities into the product, care for the attractiveness of the product.monitor machine operationsmonitor machine operationsObserving machine operations and evaluating product quality thereby ensuring conformity to standards.store raw food materialsstore raw food materialsKeep in reserve raw materials and other food supplies, following stock control procedures.apply flame handling regulationsapply flame handling regulationsApply the laws and organisation rules for the safe storage and use of flammables.manufacturing of confectionerymanufacturing of confectioneryManaging the development and production of bakers' confectionery, also called flour confections, including pastries, cakes, and similar baked goods.clean food and beverage machineryclean food and beverage machineryClean machinery used for food or beverage production processes. Prepare the appropriate solutions for cleaning. Prepare all parts and assure that they are clean enough to avoid deviation or errors in ...bake goodsbake goodsPerform all tasks for baking such as oven preparation and product loading, until the baked goods are discharged from it.bake confectionsbake confectionsBake cakes, tarts and confectioneries using ingredients such as flour, sugar, eggs, and butter or oil, with some varieties also requiring liquid such as milk or water and leavening agents such as yeas...apply HACCPapply HACCPApply regulations regarding manufacture of food and food safety compliance. Employ food safety procedures based on Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP).check quality of products on the production linecheck quality of products on the production lineCheck products for quality on the production line and remove defective items before and after packaging.administer ingredients in food productionadminister ingredients in food productionIngredients to be added and the required amounts according to the recipe and the way those ingredients are to be administered.make artistic food creationsmake artistic food creationsUse ingredients, mixes and instruments to create artistic food preparations e.g. cakes. Be imaginative and resourceful, and combine colours and shapes to good effect. Turn designs into reality, caring...mould doughsmould doughsOperate moulding by crafting or using different equipment to have a certain shape of doughs.work according to recipework according to recipePerform tasks in food preparation according to recipe or specification in order to preserve the quality of ingredients and to ensure replication accuracy of the recipe. Select the appropriate material...set up machine controlsset up machine controlsSet up or adjust machine controls to regulate conditions such as material flow, temperature, or pressure.select adequate ingredientsselect adequate ingredientsSelect adequate ingredients based in their technological function to execute ideas. Strive for consistent good quality of the ingredients and use them adequately to obtain a satisfactory final product...apply requirements concerning manufacturing of food and beveragesapply requirements concerning manufacturing of food and beveragesApply and follow national, international, and internal requirements quoted in standards, regulations and other specifications related with manufacturing of food and beverages.apply GMPapply GMPApply regulations regarding manufacture of food and food safety compliance. Employ food safety procedures based on Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).monitor temperature in farinaceous processesmonitor temperature in farinaceous processesMonitor and control the temperature in the different phases of farinaceous processes such as fermentation, proofing, and baking. Adhere to specifications or recipes.ensure correct use of bakery equipmentensure correct use of bakery equipmentUse the utensils, machinery and equipment for the production of bakery and farinaceous products such as kneading machines, proofing equipment, vessels, knives, baking ovens, slicers, wrappers, mixers,...measure precise food processing operationsmeasure precise food processing operationsCarry out accurately measured assignments with suitable tools and equipment in the process of producing food and beverages.operate weighing machineoperate weighing machineWork with a weighing machine to measure raw, half-finished and finished products.knead food productsknead food productsPerform all kinds of kneading operations of raw materials, half-finished products and foodstuffs.operate mixing of food productsoperate mixing of food productsPerform all kinds of mixing operations of raw materials, half-finished products and foodstuffs.
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food safety principlesfood safety principlesScientific background of food safety which includes preparation, handling, and storage of food to minimise the risk of foodborne illness and other health hazards.bakery ingredientsbakery ingredientsThe raw materials and other ingredients used in baked goods.fermentation processes of foodfermentation processes of foodConversion of carbohydrates into alcohol and carbon dioxide. This process happens using bacteria or yeasts, or a combination of the two under anaerobic conditions. Food fermentation is also involved i...milling machinesmilling machinesMilling and mills and their operation in theory and practice.mill operationsmill operationsDetails of milling operations related to grind size, particle size distribution, heat evolution. Milling processes for different cereals and grains.bakery production methodsbakery production methodsThe bakery production methods used to make baked products such as leaven, unleaven, sour dough, and predough.processes of foods and beverages manufacturingprocesses of foods and beverages manufacturingRaw materials and production processes for getting finished food products. Importance of quality control and other techniques for the food and beverage industry.develop new food productsdevelop new food productsConduct experiments, produce sample products, and perform research as part of new food product development (NPD).operate a heat treatment processoperate a heat treatment processApply heat treatment aimed at preparing and preserving half-finished or finished food products.act reliablyact reliablyProceed in a way that one can be relied on or depended on.keep inventory of goods in productionkeep inventory of goods in productionKeep inventory of goods whether they are goods in the front end (i.e. raw materials), intermediate, or back end (i.e. finished products). Count goods and store them for the following production and di...handle delivery of raw materialshandle delivery of raw materialsReceive raw materials from the suppliers. Check their quality and accuracy and move them into the warehouse. Make sure that raw materials are adequately stored until they are required by the productio...perform chemical experimentsperform chemical experimentsPerform chemical experiments with the aim of testing various products and substances in order to draw conclusions in terms of product viability and replicability.follow written instructionsfollow written instructionsFollow written directions in order to perform a task or carry out a step-by-step procedure.negotiate terms with suppliersnegotiate terms with suppliersIdentify and work with suppliers to ensure quality of supply and best price has been negotiated.analyse trends in the food and beverage industriesanalyse trends in the food and beverage industriesInvestigate trends in foodstuffs related to consumers preferences. Examine key markets based on both product type and geography as well as technological improvements in the industry.tend bakery ovenstend bakery ovensOperate ovens using the right thermal regime to bake different types of dough and maintain equipment in order to ensure effective and correct operation.improvise to occuring food processing situationsimprovise to occuring food processing situationsAdapt a flexible approach to occuring problems in the process of creating food and beverages.negotiate improvement with suppliersnegotiate improvement with suppliersBuild a good relation with suppliers in order to improve knowledge and quality of supply.liaise with colleaguesliaise with colleaguesLiaise with fellow colleagues to ensure common understanding on work related affairs and agree on the necessary compromises the parties might need to face. Negotiate compromises between parties as to ...follow hygienic procedures during food processingfollow hygienic procedures during food processingEnsure a clean working space according to hygienic standards in the food processing industry.lift heavy weightslift heavy weightsLift heavy weights and apply ergonomic lifting techniques to avoid damaging the body.administer lactic ferment cultures to manufacturing productsadminister lactic ferment cultures to manufacturing productsAdd specified quantity of lactic ferment cultures to food preparations such as pasteurised milk to obtain starter for sour dairy products, such as buttermilk, cheese, and sour cream. Also, to dough ma...secure goodssecure goodsFasten bands around stacks or articles prior to shipment or storage.create new recipescreate new recipesCombine innovative and creative ideas to come up with new recipes and preparations to extend the product of range of a company. Make modifications to recipes in order to enhance taste, reach productiv...follow production schedulefollow production scheduleFollow production schedule taking into account all requirements, times and needs. This schedule outlines what individual commodities must be produced in each time period and encapsulates various conce...dispose food wastedispose food wasteDispose or collect food waste with the purpose of recycling or throwing away from the production process. Follow established procedures for their disposal taking care of the environment and the safety...perform services in a flexible mannerperform services in a flexible mannerAdapt service approach when circumstances change.work in a food processing teamwork in a food processing teamCollaborate in a team with other food processing professionals in service of the food & beverages industry.analyse characteristics of food products at receptionanalyse characteristics of food products at receptionAnalyse characteristics, composition, and other properties of food products at reception.liaise with managersliaise with managersLiaise with managers of other departments ensuring effective service and communication, i.e. sales, planning, purchasing, trading, distribution and technical.exert quality control to processing foodexert quality control to processing foodEnsure the quality of all factors involved in a food production process.label sampleslabel samplesLabel raw material/product samples for laboratory checks, according to implemented quality system.follow verbal instructionsfollow verbal instructionsHave the ability to follow spoken instructions received from colleagues. Strive to understand and clarify what is being requested.
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Frequently asked questions
What does a pastry maker do?
Pastry makers prepare and bake cakes, cookies, croissants, pies and alike products according to recipes.
What skills does a pastry maker need?
A pastry maker needs 28 essential skills, including crafting, types of whisks, monitor flour unloading equipment, maintain cutting equipment, care for food aesthetic.
Will AI replace pastry maker jobs?
The AI disruption score for pastry maker is 41/100 (moderate risk). Skills most exposed to automation: follow written instructions, keep inventory of goods in production, store raw food materials. Most resilient: act reliably, lift heavy weights, ensure correct use of bakery equipment.
AI Replacement Risk
41/ 100
Moderate Risk
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Quick Facts
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Essential Skills28
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