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Bakery Assistant Courses in Mount Gambier

A Bakery Assistant prepares ingredients, helps bake items, cleans, and manages multiple tasks, often in busy settings with irregular hours.

How do I become a Bakery Assistant in Mount Gambier?

Get qualified to work as a Bakery Assistant with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.

Common questions

In Australia, a full time Bakery Assistant generally earns $1,100 per week ($57,200 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.

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This industry is expected to see a moderate increase in employment numbers in coming years. There are currently 3,100 people working in this area in Australia and many of them specialise as a Bakery Assistant. Bakery Assistants may find work across all regions of Australia.

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights

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If you’d like to work as a Bakery Assistant, consider enrolling in a Certificate III in Patisserie. This course will give you the skills to work in a contemporary kitchen using standard food preparation equipment. You’ll learn to make cakes, pastries, gateaux, desserts, biscuits, cookies, sweet yeasts and artisan breads. A Certificate III in Commercial Cookery may also be suitable.

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Bakery Assistant careers

Discover the exciting opportunities awaiting you in the bakery industry with our range of Bakery Assistant courses in Mount Gambier. With 11 beginner courses available, you can kick-start your career in baking without prior experience or qualifications. Popular options include the Certificate II in Baking and the Certificate III in Cake and Pastry, designed to provide you with essential skills and knowledge in cake and pastry production. These courses are provided by reputable organisations like Salford College, which is recognised for its quality training in the Mount Gambier region.

In addition to baking techniques, our Apply Food Safety Procedures course equips you with crucial knowledge to maintain hygiene standards in the kitchen. Other courses such as Handle Food Safely in a Retail Environment ensure that you are well-prepared to work in various bakery settings. Whether you're interested in becoming a Pastry Chef or an Assistant Baker, these training options will set you on the right path to success.

Our Bakery Assistant courses in Mount Gambier not only focus on practical baking skills but also open up various career pathways. You may also wish to explore roles such as Bakery Manager or Cake Decorator. With the knowledge gained through these courses, you will have the confidence and competence to progress in the baking profession while enjoying the culinary arts' hands-on nature.

By enrolling in Bakery Assistant courses, you are not just learning to bake; you are venturing into diverse fields of study, including Tourism, Travel and Hospitality courses and Trades courses. Our courses, including the Certificate III in Baking, are structured to cater to varying interests within the baking field, from traditional bread-making to advanced pastry creation. Begin your culinary journey in Mount Gambier today and unlock a world of possibilities in the baking industry.