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An Assistant Baker assists with the preparation of bread and pastry items in a bakery, café or restaurant. You’ll work under the guidance of a qualified baker and may perform duties such as preparing ingredients, getting equipment ready or creating basic bakery items. You might also keep kitchen areas clean, check stock supplies and liaise with customers and suppliers.
Assistant Bakers should be good at following instructions and able to prioritise their tasks. You’ll need to be organised and should manage your time well. Assistant Bakers should be able to multitask and must be able work as part of a team. Assistant Bakers often work irregular hours including early mornings and weekends.
There are 3 courses available for people who want to become an Assistant Baker.
Possible job outcomes:
Fancy a career as a pastry chef? The FBP20221 Certificate II in Baking prepares you for work in a contemporary bakery, or a trade apprenticeship in bread and pastry making. In this nationally recognised course you’ll learn how to make fresh bread and pastries as well as biscuits, cookies, and sweet yeast products. At the same time you’ll be introduced to the essentials of retail trading, food preparation equipment, and maintaining ingredient stores. Enquire now for the course schedule and a list of training centres..
Average duration: 12 months.
Become a commercial baker with the FBP30421 Certificate III in Bread Baking. This nationally recognised trade qualification teaches you how to bake a full range of bread products including savoury, sweet yeast, artisan, and speciality flour bread products. You’ll learn the finer points of bread production (scheduling, food preparation equipment, frozen dough, finishes and fillings) as well as retail and inventory skills. Enquire now for course dates, entry requirements, and study unit choices..
Average duration: 6 months.
Become a qualified baker with the FBP30521 Certificate III in Baking. This nationally recognised training course teaches you how to bake different types of bread, cakes, pastries, biscuits, and artisan products — at a commercial bakery. The course takes a year to complete, and you’ll graduate with the skills and confidence to operate a range of industrial mixers, ovens, and food preparation equipment. Enquire now for the list of entry requirements and opportunities for enrolment..
In Australia, a full time Assistant Baker generally earns $865 per week ($44,980 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
This industry has seen an increase in employment numbers over the last five years. There are currently 31,900 people working in this field in Australia and many of them specialise as an Assistant Baker. Assistant Bakers may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
A Certificate II in Baking is an ideal qualification if you’re planning a career as an Assistant Baker. This course introduces you to basic bread and pastry making techniques and you’ll develop the skills to prepare other bakery items such as biscuits and sweet yeast products. You’ll cover topics including retail trading, using food preparation equipment and maintaining ingredient stores. A Certificate III in Baking or a Certificate III in Bread Baking may also be suitable.
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Here are some potential career pathways within baking. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Baking
Assistant Baker
$865 weekly pay
Assistant Pastry Chef
Bakery Assistant
$960 weekly pay
Baker
$1,150 weekly pay
Bakery Manager
Bakery Production Operator
Pastry Chef
Patissier
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