Patisserie

Browse careers that are in demand now and meet Australia’s future workforce needs.

Pastry Chef

A Pastry Chef prepares a variety of baked goods, such as cakes and pastries, while managing ingredients, stock, and supplier communications.

Avg yearly income $62,400
Skill level Beginner

Patissier

A Patissier creates sweet treats like cakes and pastries, focusing on decoration and preparation while maintaining ingredient stocks.

Avg yearly income $70,200
Skill level Beginner

Assistant Pastry Chef

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.

Avg yearly income $62,400
Skill level Beginner

Bakery Assistant

A Bakery Assistant prepares ingredients, helps bake items, cleans, and manages multiple tasks, often in busy settings with irregular hours.

Avg yearly income $57,200
Skill level Beginner

Cake Decorator

A Cake Decorator bakes and decorates cakes using various techniques, meeting customer needs, managing time, and working flexible hours.

Avg yearly income $65,000
Skill level Beginner
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in patisserie

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
SIT31021

Certificate III in Patisserie
On Campus, Online
12 months
$1,600 - $10,690
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pastry Chef Patissier Bakery Assistant
Chef Demi Chef Cook Commis Chef Executive Chef Pizza Chef Breakfast Chef Assistant Baker Baker Assistant Pastry Chef Bakery Production Operator Cake Decorator
+ 12 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pastry Chef Patissier Bakery Assistant Chef Demi Chef Cook Commis Chef Executive Chef Pizza Chef Breakfast Chef Assistant Baker Baker Assistant Pastry Chef Bakery Production Operator Cake Decorator + 12 more
FBPSS00003

Cake and Pastry baking for Bread Bakers Skill Set
On Campus, Online
3 months
$750 - $7,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Assistant Baker Cake Decorator
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Assistant Baker Cake Decorator
FBPSS00002

Bread Baking for Pastry Cooks Skill Set
On Campus, Online
3 months
$750 - $7,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Bakery Assistant Assistant Baker
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Bakery Assistant Assistant Baker
SIT40721

Certificate IV in Patisserie
On Campus
18 months
$14,490
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Patissier Pastry Chef Assistant Baker
Cake Decorator
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Patissier Pastry Chef Assistant Baker Cake Decorator + 1 more
SIT30821

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
Apprenticeship, Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
3 - 36 months
$0 - $34,280
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Kitchen Attendant Catering Assistant Demi Chef
Cook Chef Commis Chef Breakfast Chef Executive Chef Pizza Chef Chef de Partie Sous Chef Apprentice Chef Chief Cook Food Service Assistant Baker Assistant Pastry Chef
+ 13 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Kitchen Attendant Catering Assistant Demi Chef Cook Chef Commis Chef Breakfast Chef Executive Chef Pizza Chef Chef de Partie Sous Chef Apprentice Chef Chief Cook Food Service Assistant Baker Assistant Pastry Chef + 13 more
FBP20221

Certificate II in Baking
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
6 - 12 months
$0 - $8,160
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Assistant Baker Assistant Pastry Chef Bakery Assistant
Baker Bakery Production Operator
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Assistant Baker Assistant Pastry Chef Bakery Assistant Baker Bakery Production Operator + 2 more
FBP30521

Certificate III in Baking
Apprenticeship, Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
12 - 42 months
$0 - $27,300
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Assistant Baker Assistant Pastry Chef Bakery Assistant
Baker Bakery Production Operator
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Assistant Baker Assistant Pastry Chef Bakery Assistant Baker Bakery Production Operator + 2 more
FBP40221

Certificate IV in Baking
Blended
11 months
Unavailable
  • At least 3 years work experience in a related field OR
  • Completed Certificate III (AQF Level 3) or above in a field of study related to commercial baking
Additional requirements may apply.
Pastry Chef Patissier Bakery Production Operator
  • At least 3 years work experience in a related field OR
  • Completed Certificate III (AQF Level 3) or above in a field of study related to commercial baking
Additional requirements may apply.
Pastry Chef Patissier Bakery Production Operator
FBP30421

Certificate III in Bread Baking
Apprenticeship, Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
6 - 42 months
$0 - $16,888
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Assistant Baker Baker Bakery Assistant
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Assistant Baker Baker Bakery Assistant
FBP30321

Certificate III in Cake and Pastry
Apprenticeship, Blended, Traineeship
12 - 36 months
$0 - $17,798
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pastry Chef Patissier Cake Decorator
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pastry Chef Patissier Cake Decorator
FBP31121

Certificate III in High Volume Baking
Traineeship
24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Bakery Production Operator Bakery Assistant
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Bakery Production Operator Bakery Assistant
SIT20421

Certificate II in Cookery
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
4 - 24 months
$0 - $4,940
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Kitchen Attendant Catering Assistant Assistant Pastry Chef
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Kitchen Attendant Catering Assistant Assistant Pastry Chef
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