An RBA Certification raises professional standards and verifies the knowledge, skills, and abilities of professional bakers.

Next Testing Dates & Location:

Saturday, August 16th & Sunday, August 17th

Kendall College - Chicago, IL

RBA provides the opportunity to earn up to four certifications:  

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 about the principles of sanitation.   

Certified Baker (CB)  

A Certified Baker prepares and produces baked goods while assisting with general commercial bakery operations. He/she has considerable responsibility and autonomy and participates in a broad range of both complex and routine work activities, including supervision of other staff and allocation of resources. He/she must demonstrate a basic knowledge of bakery sanitation, management, retail sales/merchandising and staff training.   

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 about sanitation.   

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.   

APPLY FOR CERTIFICATION 

2014 Application for Certification 

Download and fax your application to (800) 638-0924 

Questions? Call 1 (800) 638-0924 or e-mail kmcclendon@RetailBakersofAmerica.org