Bread Baker

Bread Baker

As a Bread Baker, you’ll craft everything from rustic artisanal loaves to perfectly baked commercial products. Combining traditional baking techniques with modern equipment, you’ll oversee every step of the bread-making process — from mixing and kneading to shaping, baking and quality control.

Your role may include duties as follows:  

1. Prepare a variety of dough using different recipes and techniques.
2. Operate and maintain baking equipment such as mixers, ovens, and proofers.
3. Monitor fermentation and proofing processes.
4. Shape and score bread before baking.
5. Control oven temperatures and baking times for optimal results.

Vocational Education Training Options

Consider undertaking a Certificate II in Baking (FBP20221) to gain foundation skills and knowledge. You can also undertake the following qualifications as apprenticeships:

• Certificate III in Bread Baking (FBP30421)
• Certificate III in Baking (FBP30521)

Salary Expectations

Median salary is $70,400

This wage reflects full qualification and typical experience in the field and excludes apprentice rates. 

Source: Salary information based on 2023 ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours (Jobs and Skills Australia website), annualised weekly earnings for Bakers and Pastry Cooks.