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A Bakery Production Operator works as part of a high volume bakery production team. You might be involved in preparing a range of bakery items including bread, pastries, cakes and biscuits. Bakery Production Operators create products in large numbers so you may be part of the production process for a single item or you might work on a particular piece of equipment.
Bakery Production Operators should have good technical skills and be able to work quickly and efficiently. You’ll need to be organised and able to keep up with production schedules. Bakery Production Operators must be safety focused and have a good understanding of food processing standards. You should be able to work as part of a team and communicate well with colleagues.
There is one course available for people who want to become a Bakery Production Operator.
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Get an operator’s job at a high volume production bakery with the FBP31121 Certificate III in High Volume Baking. This nationally recognised qualification will give you an outstanding knowledge of flours and bakery ingredients as well as the standard practices in food processing. Competencies include: operating and monitoring pastry baking processes, making bread dough, freezing and thawing dough, manufacturing water products and crisp breads, producing fillings and confectionary, staying safe on the job, operating food production equipment. Enquire now for the full list of study units, production bakery competencies, and upcoming enrolment dates..
Average duration: 12 months.
In Australia, a full time Bakery Production Operator generally earns $1,150 per week ($59,800 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.
There has been strong growth in employment numbers in this industry over the last five years. There are currently 17,300 people working in this field in Australia and many of them specialise as a Bakery Production Operator. Bakery Production Operators may find work across all regions of Australia, particularly in larger towns and cities.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
A Certificate III in High Volume Baking is an ideal qualification if you’re planning a career as a Bakery Production Operator. This course covers a range of topics including standard practices in food processing, operating and monitoring pastry baking processes, making bread dough, freezing and thawing dough, manufacturing water products and crisp breads and producing fillings and confectionery.
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Here are some potential career pathways within baking. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Baking
Assistant Baker
$865 weekly pay
Assistant Pastry Chef
Bakery Assistant
$960 weekly pay
Baker
$1,150 weekly pay
Bakery Manager
Bakery Production Operator
Pastry Chef
Patissier
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