Assistant Pastry Chef Courses
An Assistant Pastry Chef prepares pastries, cakes, and desserts under a head chef's guidance, ensuring attention to detail and teamwork in a busy kitchen.
AI Exposure
Low
Core skills such as social intelligence and complex physical tasks remain beyond the capabilities of current AI.
AI exposure data adapted from Felten, Raj & Seamans (2021). Shortage data sourced from Jobs and Skills Australia (2024).
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How do I become a Assistant Pastry Chef
Get qualified to work as a Assistant Pastry Chef with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
SIT30821
Duration
3 months - 4 years
Study mode
Apprenticeship, Blended, On Campus, Online, RPL, Traineeship
Become a trade cook with the SIT30821 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery. This nationally recognised qualification will teach you how to safely prepare and cook a range of contemporary dishes including meats and poultry, seafoods, fruit and vegetables, cakes and breads, desserts, soups, and sauces. Even better you’ll learn how to work efficiently in the back-of-house and can specialise in either contemporary cooking and catering or Asian cookery. Enquire now for the list of study units, specialisation ...
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Duration
3 months - 4 years
Study mode
Apprenticeship, Blended, On Campus, Online, RPL, Traineeship
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SIT31021
Duration
6 months - 3 years
Study mode
Apprenticeship, Blended, On Campus, Online, RPL, Traineeship
Become a qualified pastry chef with the SIT31021 Certificate III in Patisserie. With this fantastic qualification you’ll have the skills to create fantastic bread and yeast products as well as specialist cakes, pastries, petit fours, biscuits and cookies, confectionary, and desserts. The course also covers: perishable stock control, modern cooking methods, kitchen hygiene and safety, food preparation equipment, planning and costing recipes. Enquire now for the full list of entry requirements, patisserie c...
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Duration
6 months - 3 years
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Apprenticeship, Blended, On Campus, Online, RPL, Traineeship
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FBP30521
Duration
12 months - 4 years
Study mode
Apprenticeship, Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
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.
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Duration
12 months - 4 years
Study mode
Apprenticeship, Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
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SIT20421
Duration
2 weeks - 24 months
Study mode
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
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 yo...
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Duration
2 weeks - 24 months
Study mode
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
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How much does an Assistant Pastry Chef earn?
In Australia, a full time Assistant Pastry Chef generally earns $1,200 per week ($62,400 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.
What are the job opportunities for an Assistant Pastry Chef?
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
How do I become an Assistant Pastry Chef?
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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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.
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