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In Australia, a full time Patissier generally earns $1,350 per week ($70,200 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 has seen a decrease in employment numbers in recent years. There are currently 6,700 people working as a Patissier in Australia compared to 9,200 five years ago. Patissiers may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
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If a career as a Patissier interests you, consider enrolling in a Certificate III in Patisserie. You’ll develop the skills to prepare various kinds of cakes, pastries, gateaux, desserts and biscuits, as well as sweet yeast and artisan bread. A Certificate IV in Patisserie or a Certificate IV in Baking may also be suitable.
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Patissier careers
A Patissier is a chef who specialises in sweet treats such as cakes, tarts, pastries, biscuits and desserts. You might decorate cakes or other items for special occasions and you might also prepare fillings or make sweet bread items. Patissiers often work in restaurants and cafes but you might also be employed at a specialist dessert shop or bakery. You might have to perform other kitchen duties such as sourcing ingredients and maintaining stocks of specialist items.
Patissiers should be focused and have strong attention to detail. It’s important that you are passionate about your profession and work hard to perfect your skills. Patissiers must have good organisational skills and be good at multitasking. You may have to work as part of a team and should be able to communicate well.
