A qualification from the Bakery Program at TAFE SA Regency International Centre opens the door to the baking industry where graduates can obtain employment in an extensive range of positions. With the more academic or scientific bakery qualifications it is possible to gain employment in research and development companies.

The baking industry currently offers exceptional employment opportunities. There is a strong demand for highly trained persons as the industry has been identified by the Federal Government as a national skill shortage area. Employment options are diverse with job security likely for highly skilled graduates who are practical, creative and dedicated. 

Retail Baking graduates can work as bakers or pastry cooks in supermarket bake houses, hot bread shops, in-store bakeries, plant bakeries (includingTip Top and Buttercup), bread and cake franchises (including Bakers Delight, Brumby’s and Cheese Cake Shop), restaurants, cafes, hotels (both local and international), catering institutions and hospitals. Sufficient industry experience in these roles can lead to future employment as sales and technical representatives for multinational companies and ingredients, equipment, catering and food service organisations. Employment may also be gained in research and development, retail and production training and as a senior manager in bakery or grain related food processors.

Patisserie graduates can expect to find employment in resorts, international hotels, cruise ships, world class catering and convention centres, high class restaurants and specialist patisseries and cafes. Highly skilled Patissiers are sought after all over the world.

Salaries vary depending on the role, however many graduates can earn in the vicinity of $35,000 to $65,000. To be successful in the baking industry, a person must be well presented, disciplined, an early riser, flexible, passionate, highly motivated and a good team member.