Bakers may do some or all of the following:

• follow recipes and adapt the quantity of ingredients to match the amount of items to be baked 
• measure and mix the ingredients 
• knead, roll and shape the dough or pastry for baking, either manually or by using a machine
• bake items in an oven
• check the baking time and progress 
• remove baked items from the oven and leave to cool 
• prepare items for sale 
• inspect and clean baking equipment 
• prepare customer orders and serve customers 
• run their own businesses.