Townsville

Bakery Assistant

A Bakery Assistant performs a range of tasks in the kitchen of a bakery or bakery department. You might ensure ingredients and equipment are ready and help prepare bread, pastry and dessert items. Bakery Assistants clean kitchen areas and wash and store bakery equipment and utensils. You might be employed in a specialist bakery, a café or a restaurant.

Bakery Assistants must be flexible and able to follow a range of instructions. It’s important that you can work quickly and prioritise your tasks during busy periods. Bakery Assistants must be able to work as part of a team and be able to handle several tasks at one time. You may have to work irregular hours including early starts in this position.

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $57,200
Skill level Beginner

How do I become a bakery assistant?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
FBP20221

Certificate II in Baking

Traineeship
6 - 12 months
$0 - $8,160
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
FBP30521

Certificate III in Baking

Apprenticeship, On Campus, Traineeship
12 - 48 months
$0 - $25,764
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
FBP30421

Certificate III in Bread Baking

Apprenticeship, On Campus, Traineeship
6 - 48 months
$0 - $16,272
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Assistant Baker Baker Bakery Assistant
FBP31121

Certificate III in High Volume Baking

Traineeship
24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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