How do I become a baker
Get qualified to work as a baker with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
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Common questions
In Australia, a full time Baker generally earns $1,300 per week ($67,600 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 has seen strong growth in employment numbers in recent years. There are currently 17,300 people working in this field in in Australia compared to 14,600 five years ago. Bakers may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
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If you’re interested in a career as a Baker, consider enrolling in a Certificate III in Bread Baking. This course will give you the practical skills to prepare a range of bread products including savoury, sweet yeast, artisan, and speciality flour bread products. You’ll learn bread production techniques and cover topics such as scheduling, food preparation, frozen dough, finishes and fillings and retail and inventory skills.
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Further reading
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3rd March 2021All baker courses
- FBP30421 Certificate III in Bread Baking
- FBP30521 Certificate III in Baking
- FBP31121 Certificate III in High Volume Baking
- FBP40221 Certificate IV in Baking
- FBPRBK3001 Produce Laminated Pastry Products
- FBPRBK3002 Produce Non-laminated Pastry Products
- FBPRBK3003 Produce Specialist Pastry Products
- FBPRBK3004 Produce Meringue Products
- FBPRBK3005 Produce Basic Bread Products
- FBPRBK3006 Produce Savoury Bread Products
- FBPRBK3007 Produce Specialty Flour Bread Products
- FBPRBK3008 Produce Sponge Cake Products
- FBPRBK3009 Produce Biscuit and Cookie Products
- FBPRBK3010 Produce Cake and Pudding Products
- FBPRBK3011 Produce Frozen Dough Products
- FBPRBK3012 Schedule and Produce Bread Production
- FBPRBK3013 Schedule and Produce Cake and Pastry Production
- FBPRBK3014 Produce Sweet Yeast Products
- FBPRBK3015 Schedule and Produce Bakery Production
- FBPRBK3018 Produce Basic Artisan Products
- FBPRBK4001 Produce Artisan Bread Products
- FBPRBK4003 Produce Gateauxs, Tortes and Entremets
Baker careers
A Baker prepares food items such as bread and pastries for sale in a bakery, grocery store, café or restaurant. You might specialise in gourmet bakery items or focus on basic bakery products. Bakers ensure they have appropriate ingredients and equipment and spend time managing stock levels. You may liaise with customers and communicate with suppliers.
Bakers must have good organisational skills and be able to handle several tasks at one time. It’s important you can communicate well and work as part of a team. Bakers should be focused on customer service and be able to prioritise tasks during busy times. Depending on your role, you may have to work irregular hours including early mornings and weekends.
