Lead baker

Plan, prepare and produce a significant range of refined products such as sour dough, complex pastry and biscuit products, fried products, and cake and sponge products.

Typical duration

2 years

Training funded

Fully funded

Route

Catering and hospitality

Standard ref

ST1349

Where this apprenticeship leads

BakerAI exposure 8% · Low

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Role overview

A lead baker takes responsibility for producing a wide range of baked goods to a consistently high standard while overseeing the work of other bakers in a bakery or food production environment. At level 3, apprentices develop advanced baking techniques alongside quality management and team leadership skills. The role leads to head baker, production manager, or bakery owner positions.