Pastry Cook
Victoria's hospitality sector
There are approximately 24,500 bakers and pastry cooks nationwide with Victoria's share at approximately 6,125.
Victoria is currently offering visa sponsorship for pastry cooks.
Earning potential
According to the Australian Government's Job Search website, average gross weekly wages for a pastry cook are approximately A$731.
Wages will vary according to your level of skill and qualification. For more information about your wage earning potential, visit some of the specialty jobseeker sites listed below under finding a job.
Licensing and registration
There are no licensing or registration requirements for pastry cooks working in Victoria.
Employers
Pastry cooks are employed in cake shops, bread shops and supermarket bakeries. They might also work in the hotels sector or be self-employed.
Industry contacts
Professional bodies and industry associations are a good source of information about pastry cooks in Victoria.
The following bodies may be relevant:
- The Baking Industry Association of Victoria provides legal, financial and other advice to business owners as well as coordinating careers events.
Tip
We strongly advise you not to apply for jobs until your visa to live and work in Australia has been issued. The visa application process can take many months, and employers are unlikely to choose you for a job if you do not know when you will arrive in Australia.
Finding a job
To search for Victorian recruiters who specialise in pastry cooks, visit the Recruitment and Consulting Services Association's Member Index.
For more general information on Victoria’s job market, including where and how to find jobs, and workplace culture, visit our Working & Employment section.
Migrating to Victoria
To find out about how to migrate to Australia, including information about visa nomination from the Victorian Government, visit our Visas & Immigrating section.
Skill Assessment Information
In order to migrate to Victoria, you will also need to have your skills assessed as part of the application process. For more information, see the Pastry Cook Assessment Information Sheet.
Victoria
Migration tools
Last updated: 15 July 2009
State Government of Victoria