How to become a baker
You can get into this job through:
- a college course
- an apprenticeship
- working towards this role
College
You can do a college course, for example:
- Level 2 Certificate in Hospitality and Catering
- Level 2 Certificate in Bakery
- Level 3 Diploma in Professional Bakery
Entry requirements
You may need:
- 2 or more GCSEs at grades 9 to 3 (A* to D), or equivalent, for a level 2 course
- 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, for a level 3 course
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Apprenticeship
You could start by doing an intermediate baker apprenticeship.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- some GCSEs, usually including English and maths, or equivalent, for an intermediate apprenticeship
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Work
You may be able to start as a trainee or assistant in a bakery shop, supermarket or food production plant, and work your way up.
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Further information
You can find out more about working in the food and drinks industry from Tasty Careers and the Federation of Bakers.