A career in baking is creative, flexible, and rewarding. If you love the science of baking, getting your hands in the dough, and aren’t afraid of good hard work, then a baking career is for you. This website has been produced to provide as much information as possible about a career in the baking industry. If you have any further questions about working within the Australian baking industry please contact the National Baking Industry Association by phone on 1300 557 022 or email (nbia@nbia.org.au).
Do you love
creating yummy food?
If you answered yes, baking might be the career for you. The Australian baking industry is a huge business that provides the everyday essential of bread for consumers along with cakes, pies, pasties, and more. Click here to read more about the baking career pathway.
Learn moreEver wondered what
LIFE AS A BAKER IS LIKE?
Life as a baker or pastrycook is creative, flexible, and rewarding. A baking career could see you traveling the world, working as you go or starting your own bakery, the possibilities are endless. Click here to read about what a baker does.
Learn moreWant to work in
A thriving industry?
The Australian baking industry is thriving, from bakers to pastrycooks or ingredient supply to equipment servicing a career in baking promises creativity and job stability for years to come. Click here to learn about the Australian baking industry.
Learn moreWhat are the bakers saying
ABOUT BEING A BAKER?
Workers within the baking industry tell us what they think about their job. Click on the button below to read all about it.
Learn moreAre you looking for a
BAKING INDUSTRY JOB?
Are you looking for a pastrycook or baker job, or a challenging new career in an industry where there is plenty of work available. Click on the button below for links to job boards and apprenticeships in the baking industry.
Learn more