Qualities of a Good Baker

Like any other profession, a baker needs certain qualities to be a good baker.

We have compiled a quality list for people who want to be a good baker:

Passion and good leadership

Good digital knowledge

You need to measure the ingredients, order the ingredients you need, and plan the cooking time extensively. Being a good person using numbers is a reward.

Creativity

Everyone can bake, but to stand out from the competition, you need creativity because you can provide something different.

Flexibility

Baking is related to time, time and time. It is important to recognise the timing that can cause unnecessary stress. When the final product does not meet expectations, it can withstand tremendous pressure.

Good organisational skills

This is essential so that you can control the ingredients, and the kitchen will not become a battlefield every time you bake. Baking can be a tricky thing, you need to remember a lot of small things, but with good organisational skills, baking becomes a breeze.

Safety and Hygiene Awareness

Not only should your baked goods taste good, but they should also meet strict hygiene standards. You also want the people who eat your food to stay safe. Some countries (especially Singapore) have strict food safety and hygiene regulations, which you should pay attention to. 

Appropriate physical fitness

As with any job, you must be healthy to complete the task. Baking also includes carrying heavy trays containing baked goods, bags of flour, sugar, etc. All these carries require a healthy body.

Teamwork Ability

Teamwork is very important in the kitchen. You need to be able to collaborate with others to create beautiful works on a large scale. Communicating with your team members can ensure that the work is done efficiently and quickly.

Empathy

This means that the baker can know exactly the size of the baked goods he wants to produce.

Time Awareness

This translates into the ability to execute and fulfil orders within the allocated time frame.

You must be able to communicate your intentions to the people who work with you. Clarity is the key because a small mistake may increase the imperfections of the final product.

The baker is not just baking food; he has to take on many different tasks. Just as a teacher must not only teach but also undertake administrative tasks, a baker must not only learn to bake but also learn to interact with others.