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Baker

OSCA 322131·ANZSCO 351111

Employed

19,000

Part-time share

33.7%

Female share

28.2%

Median age

37 yrs

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

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Baker is a job in Australia. The job figures on this page come from Jobs and Skills Australia and the ABS Census, where they are published. The courses listed here lead to this job. Compare the fee, study mode, length, place, and how to get in before you enquire.

Courses linked to this job include Certificate III in Bread Baking, Certificate IV in Baking, and Certificate III in Baking.

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About this career

Prepares and bakes bread loaves, rolls, biscuits and other baked goods.

What they typically do

  • Weighs and measures ingredients according to recipes
  • Mixes ingredients to form dough or batter using electric mixers or by hand
  • Operates machines which roll, knead, shape and mould dough, slice bread and cut biscuits
  • Coordinates the forming, loading, baking, unloading, depanning and cooling of batches of bread, rolls and other products
  • Decorates and garnishes baked goods as required
  • Orders and maintains inventory of baking supplies and ingredients
  • Maintains the cleanliness of equipment and operation of a bakery before production runs to ensure compliance with work health and safety regulations
  • May take orders from customers and handle payments

Where they work

Manufacturing

States and territories

Share of workers by location

NSW
29.2%
VIC
27.4%
QLD
18.8%
WA
10.2%
SA
9.1%
TAS
3.2%
ACT
1.4%
NT
0.6%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Baker.