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

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

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
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in patisserie

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
SIT31021

Certificate III in Patisserie
On Campus, Online
12 months
$0 - $10,690
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pastry Chef Patissier Commis Chef
Assistant Pastry Chef Cake Decorator
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pastry Chef Patissier Commis Chef Assistant Pastry Chef Cake Decorator + 2 more
SIT40521

Certificate IV in Kitchen Management
Blended, On Campus, Online
18 months
$1 - $16,140
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Chef de Partie Sous Chef Kitchen Manager
Food Service Supervisor Catering Manager Cafe or Restaurant Manager Food and Beverage Manager Pastry Chef
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Chef de Partie Sous Chef Kitchen Manager Food Service Supervisor Catering Manager Cafe or Restaurant Manager Food and Beverage Manager Pastry Chef + 5 more
SIT40721

Certificate IV in Patisserie
On Campus
18 months
$0 - $14,490
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Patissier Pastry Chef Cake Decorator
Assistant Pastry Chef
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Patissier Pastry Chef Cake Decorator Assistant Pastry Chef + 1 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 Bakery Assistant
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Assistant Baker Cake Decorator Bakery Assistant
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 Bakery Production Operator
Assistant Pastry Chef
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Bakery Assistant Assistant Baker Bakery Production Operator Assistant Pastry Chef + 1 more
SIT30821

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
Apprenticeship, Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
3 - 36 months
$0 - $34,280
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Demi Chef Cook Chef
Commis Chef Breakfast Chef Pizza Chef Apprentice Chef Chief Cook Assistant Pastry Chef
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Demi Chef Cook Chef Commis Chef Breakfast Chef Pizza Chef Apprentice Chef Chief Cook Assistant Pastry Chef + 6 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
Bakery Production Operator
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Assistant Baker Assistant Pastry Chef Bakery Assistant Bakery Production Operator + 1 more
SIR20216

Certificate II in Retail Services (Food Speciality)
On Campus
6 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cashier Retail Assistant Food Services Assistant
Bakery Assistant Customer Service Representative
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cashier Retail Assistant Food Services Assistant Bakery Assistant Customer Service Representative + 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 Cake Decorator
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Assistant Baker Assistant Pastry Chef Bakery Assistant Baker Bakery Production Operator Cake Decorator + 3 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
Baker
+ 1 more
  • 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 Baker + 1 more
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
Bakery Production Operator
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Assistant Baker Baker Bakery Assistant Bakery Production Operator + 1 more
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
Bakery Assistant
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pastry Chef Patissier Cake Decorator Bakery Assistant + 1 more
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
HLTFSE001

Follow Basic Food Safety Practices
Blended, Distance, On Campus, Online
30 hours
$0 - $300
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food Services Assistant Catering Assistant Barista
Bakery Assistant
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food Services Assistant Catering Assistant Barista Bakery Assistant + 1 more
FBPFSY1002

Follow Work Procedures to Maintain Food Safety
Online
1 day
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food Process Worker Food Production Worker Production Operator
Bakery Assistant Catering Assistant Meat Process Worker Production Worker
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food Process Worker Food Production Worker Production Operator Bakery Assistant Catering Assistant Meat Process Worker Production Worker + 4 more
SIRRFSA001

Handle Food Safely in a Retail Environment
Blended, On Campus, Online
1 - 4 days
$0 - $199
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Retail Assistant Bakery Assistant Bar Attendant
Food Service Supervisor Store Manager Food Safety Supervisor
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Retail Assistant Bakery Assistant Bar Attendant Food Service Supervisor Store Manager Food Safety Supervisor + 3 more
FBPFSY2002

Apply Food Safety Procedures
Online
1 day
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food Process Worker Food Production Worker Sandwich Hand
Bakery Assistant Cook Meat Process Worker
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food Process Worker Food Production Worker Sandwich Hand Bakery Assistant Cook Meat Process Worker + 3 more
FBPRBK3005

Produce Basic Bread Products
On Campus
5 days
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Bakery Assistant Baker Food Production Worker
Pastry Chef Catering Assistant Assistant Baker
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Bakery Assistant Baker Food Production Worker Pastry Chef Catering Assistant Assistant Baker + 3 more
FBPRBK3006

Produce Savoury Bread Products
On Campus
5 days
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Baker Pastry Chef Bakery Production Operator
Catering Assistant Food Technologist Cooks Assistant Food Service Worker
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Baker Pastry Chef Bakery Production Operator Catering Assistant Food Technologist Cooks Assistant Food Service Worker + 4 more
FBPRBK2002

Use Food Preparation Equipment to Prepare Fillings
On Campus
5 days
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Bakery Assistant Sandwich Hand Food Services Assistant
Catering Assistant Food Service Worker Food Production Worker
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Bakery Assistant Sandwich Hand Food Services Assistant Catering Assistant Food Service Worker Food Production Worker + 3 more
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