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An Assistant Pastry Chef helps to prepare patisserie items such as pastries, biscuits and tarts. You might create elaborate decorations for cakes and desserts or prepare sweet fillings for a range of items. Assistant Pastry Chefs work under the instruction of a patissier or head pastry chef and may perform other duties such as cleaning kitchen equipment, checking supplies and ordering new stock.
Assistant Pastry Chefs should have a passion for fine desserts and have excellent attention to detail. It’s important that you can follow instructions and work as part of a team. Assistant Pastry Chefs must be able to prioritise their tasks and manage their time well. Depending on your workplace, you may have to work irregular hours including weekends and holidays.
There are 3 courses available for people who want to become an Assistant Pastry Chef.
Possible job outcomes:
If you’re considering a career as a professional chef or want to work as a cook or kitchen hand right now, you can’t go wrong with the SIT20421 Certificate II in Cookery. This nationally recognised qualification introduces you to the the commercial kitchen workplace and teaches you how to prepare dishes to commercial standard. The course covers: using food prep equipment, hygiene for food handlers, perishable stock control, communicating with kitchen staff, kitchen safety. Choose electives that support your career growth: cooking and catering, Asian cookery, patisserie, customer service. Enquire now for the full list of study units, food industry career outcomes, and upcoming course openings in your area..
Average duration: 12 months.
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..
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 Pastry Chef 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 a drop in employment numbers over the last five years. There are currently 6,700 people working in this field in Australia and many of them specialise as an Assistant Pastry Chef. Assistant Pastry Chefs may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
If a career as an Assistant Pastry Chef interests you, consider enrolling in a Certificate II in Baking. You’ll learn the basics of bread and pastry making and learn to create 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 may also be appropriate.
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Here are some potential career pathways within baking and patisserie. 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
Patisserie
Cake Decorator
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