Bakery Assistant
Provider assistance to Bakers and Pastry Chefs in a bakery or commercial kitchen
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- What's it like to be a Bakery Assistant?
- How to become a Bakery Assistant
- Latest Bakery Assistant jobs
- Top skills and experience for Bakery Assistants
- Is Bakery Assistant the right role for you?
- Bakery Assistant role reviews
What's it like to be a Bakery Assistant?
Bakery Assistants provide support to Bakers, Pastry Chefs, Cooks and Pâtissiers. Bakery Assistants are responsible for proper food storage, cleaning the preparation area and making sure utensils and trays are clean and ready for use.
Tasks and duties
- Preparing ingredients for cooking - washing, measuring, slicing, peeling, roasting and caramelising.
- Providing a steady supply of clean utensils, trays, cutlery and crockery.
- Storing food safely.
- Cleaning and maintaining the kitchen thoroughly according to food safety standards.
- Assisting with baking under the direction of the senior food worker.
How to become a Bakery Assistant
You don’t need any qualifications to become a Bakery Assistant, but it is common to complete an apprenticeship. Entry requirements vary depending on the organisation but most require a minimum education attainment of Year 10.
- Get work experience in a kitchen to make sure you enjoy the hours and environment, and gain practical skills.
- If you want to learn through a structured course, apply for an apprenticeship, or undertake a course at TAFE, a private college or a culinary school. You can enrol in a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (SIT30813). There is also a Certificate III in Patisserie (SIT31016) for people wanting to specialise in pastry.
- You can also gain an undergraduate qualification by completing a Bachelor degree in Culinary Management.
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Bakery Assistant employers on SEEK are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Baking
Hygienic
Food Safety
Cleaning
Team Work
Members Service
Work Health & Safety Standards
Sanitation
Coffee Brewing
Washing
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Latest Bakery Assistant reviews
Feb 2025
learning about how complex flour and water can be
Reviewer's QualificationCertificate IV in Training and Assessment
ExperienceLess than a year
Organisation sizeSmall (1-19 employees)
SpecialisationHospitality & Tourism
The good thingsHospitality is a tough job unless you’re passionate and find everyday a challenge
The good things
If you are passionate about hospitality (Chef in my case) it an exceptionally rewarding career. The p...
The challengesYou need to make yourself love every part of your roll to get to the next level of kitchen management. Should not be anything you dislike about the role, unless you change it for the better.
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Mar 2025
A physically demanding but rewarding role for those who enjoy hands-on baking and a fast-paced environment.
Experience5 – 9 years
Organisation sizeLarge (200+ employees)
SpecialisationHospitality & Tourism
The good thingsThe good things
If you enjoy baking and working with your hands, this job can be very satisfying. You get to see the process of making delicious treats from start to finish, and it’s rewarding to know...
The challengesThe challenges
The job can be physically exhausting, with long hours spent standing, lifting heavy trays, and working in a hot environment. The early morning shifts can be tough, especially if you’re ...
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