Requirements: A keen interest in cooking is needed.
Baking bread is not an easy job, and you have to have the interest and passion in order to stay committed.
Baking good bread requires a lot of practice so you need to be patient.
Qualifications: There are no specific academic qualifications needed. Form Three graduates are eligible to apply.
Average salary: The average salary of a trainee is around HK$6,500 to HK$7,000. Managerial-level bakers generally make more than HK$15,000. Work prospects: Trainees are taught how to make bread by experienced bakers. They will learn the various methods of making bread and how to operate machines like ovens, mixers and in-freezers.
They need to learn the correct posture while making bread to avoid injuries and ensure high quality. It usually takes six to 12 months for a trainee to master the fundamentals.
Knowing the exact ingredients of different kinds of bread is also important so as to help customers with information.
