About Certification
Certification Levels
Level One Certified Journey Baker (CJB)
Level Two Certified Baker (CB)
Certified Decorator (CD)
Certified Bread Baker (CBB)
Level Three Certified Master Baker (CMB)
Certified Journey Baker (CJB)
A baker at this level assists in the preparation and production of pies, cookies, cakes, breads, rolls, desserts or other baked goods for a commercial bakery. Duties may include stocking ingredients, preparing and cleaning equipment; measuring ingredients, mixing, scaling, forming, proofing, oven tending and product finishing. He/she must demonstrate a basic knowledge of sanitation.
Qualifying Criteria
· Education no mandatory requirement
· Work Experience a minimum of one year (2,000 hours) of verifiable
· Written Test achieve a passing score of 70%
· Practical Test no mandatory requirement
Certified Baker (CB)
A baker at this level and for this designation prepares and produces baked goods while assisting with general commercial bakery operations. He/she participates in a broad range of varied work activities, performed in a wide variety of contexts, some of which are complex and non-routine. There is considerable responsibility and autonomy. Responsibility for the work of others and allocation of resources is often present. He/she demonstrates a basic knowledge of sanitation, management, retail sales/merchandising and staff training.
Qualifying Criteria
·Education must have a verification of completion of a
·Work Experience a minimum of fours years of verifiable full-time
·Written Test achieve a passing score 70%
·Practical Test achieve a passing score for a one-day practical test
Certified Decorator (CD)
A decorator at this level and for this designation prepares and finishes sweet baked goods for a commercial bakery. Duties include preparing icings, decorating a variety of cakes using various techniques, seasonal displays and specialty designs, and working with customers. He/she demonstrates a basic knowledge of sanitation.
Qualifying Criteria
·Education must have a verification of completion of a
·Work Experience a minimum of fours years of verifiable decorating
·Written Test no mandatory requirement.
·Practical Test achieve a passing score for a one-day practical test
Certified Bread Baker (CBB)
A baker at this level and for this designation prepares and produces breads, other baked goods, and assists with general commercial bakery operations. He/she participates in a broad range of varied work activities, performed in a wide variety of contexts some of which complex and non-routine. There is considerable responsibility and autonomy. Responsibility for the work of others and allocation of resources is often present. He/she demonstrates a basic knowledge of sanitation.
Qualifying Criteria
·Education must have a verification of completion of a
·Work Experience a minimum of fours years of verifiable
·Written Test achieve a passing score of 70%
·Practical Test achieve a passing score for a two-day practical test
Certified Master Baker (CMB)
A baker at this level and for this designation participates in a broad range of complex, technical or professional work activities, performed in a wide variety of contexts with a substantial degree of personal responsibility and autonomy. Responsibility for the work of others and allocation of resources is present. He/she must have the technical and administrative skills necessary to operate and manage the production area of a full-line independent or in-store commercial bakery. He/she must produce high quality bakery foods, and demonstrate a basic knowledge about the
principles of sanitation, management, retail sales/merchandising and training.
Qualifying Criteria
·Education must have a verification of completion of a
·Work Experience a minimum of eight years of verifiable full-time
·Written Test achieve a passing score of 70%
·Practical Test achieve a passing score on a two-day
Starting JANUARY 1, 2002, to apply for CMB, candidates must have earned the Certified Baker designation first.
(Other consideration maybe taken into effect, contact Howard Cook, Certification Manager for further information)
