OSCA 851233

Pastrycook's Assistant

Overview

  • Employed persons

    3,900

  • Employment status

    28.6% Full time

    71.3% Part time

  • Median age

    29 years

  • Employment by sex

    68.7% Female

    31.5% Male

    Moderately female dominated

  • Indigenous employment share

    3.1%

  • Main employing industry

    Retail Trade

Indicator Pastrycook's Assistant Total employment
Employed persons 3,900 12,049,400
Median age 29 years 40 years
Full-time share 28.6% 64.2%
Part-time share 71.3% 35.8%
Female employment share 68.7% 48.5%
Male employment share 31.5% 51.5%
Gender segregation intensity scale Moderately female dominated Gender balanced
Indigenous employment share 3.1% 2.2%
Main employing industry Retail Trade Health Care and Social Assistance
Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

Occupation overview

Pastrycook's Assistants assist a Pastrycook by performing routine tasks in the kitchen, such as preparing ingredients, and cleaning and storing equipment.

What the occupation involves

  • Assists in the preparation of ingredients for pastry production
  • Cleans and maintains kitchen equipment and utensils
  • Assists in the production of pastry products such as cakes, pastries and desserts
  • Follows recipes and instructions provided by the Pastrycook
  • Assists in the decoration and presentation of pastry products
  • Monitors and maintains stock levels of ingredients and supplies
  • Assists in the packaging and labelling of pastry products
  • Ensures compliance with food safety and hygiene standards
  • Assists in the cleaning and maintenance of the kitchen

Common occupation titles

No alternative occupation titles are listed for this occupation.

Specialisations

  • Bakery Assistant

Note: Specialisations are examples of roles in within this occupation and are not separate OSCA occupations.

Skill level (education and experience level)

Skill level 5
equivalent to secondary education, or a Certificate I).

Note: While skill levels are described using formal education levels, some people use a combination of informal learning, on-the-job training and personal experience to achieve an equivalent level.

Licensing or registration requirements

No licensing or registration requirements are listed for this occupation.

OSCA structure

Labourers (8)

Employment

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    Industries

    Top 10 most common industries, 2021

    Pastrycook's Assistant Total employment
    Industry Share of occupation Industry Share of occupation
    Retail Trade 53.1% Health Care and Social Assistance 14.5%
    Manufacturing 41.0% Retail Trade 9.1%
    Accommodation and Food Services 3.6% Construction 8.9%
    Wholesale Trade 0.4% Education and Training 8.8%
    Administrative and Support Services 0.2% Professional, Scientific and Technical Services 7.8%
    Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing 0.0% Public Administration and Safety 6.6%
    Arts and Recreation Services 0.0% Accommodation and Food Services 6.5%
    Construction 0.0% Manufacturing 5.9%
    Education and Training 0.0% Transport, Postal and Warehousing 4.5%
    Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services 0.0% Financial and Insurance Services 3.7%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

    States and territories

    Employment distribution by states and territories, 2021

    • New South Wales

      21.3%

    • Victoria

      24.1%

    • Queensland

      23.9%

    • South Australia

      14.5%

    • Tasmania

      3.0%

    • Northern Territory

      0.7%

    • Australian Capital Territory

      1.1%

    Pastrycook's Assistant Total employment
    State / Territory Employment Share of occupation Employment Share of occupation
    New South Wales 820 21.3% 3,684,200 30.6%
    Victoria 930 24.1% 3,162,900 26.2%
    Queensland 920 23.9% 2,444,100 20.3%
    South Australia 560 14.5% 839,400 7.0%
    Western Australia 440 11.4% 1,306,200 10.8%
    Tasmania 120 3.0% 254,700 2.1%
    Northern Territory 30 0.7% 107,000 0.9%
    Australian Capital Territory 40 1.1% 248,600 2.1%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

    Age and sex

    Employment distibution by age group and sex, 2021

    Pastrycook's Assistant

    Total employment

    Age group Pastrycook's Assistant Total employment
    15–24 years 41.8% 14.3%
    25–34 years 16.4% 22.7%
    35–44 years 14.0% 22.3%
    45–54 years 14.4% 20.4%
    55–64 years 11.3% 15.3%
    65–74 years 2.0% 4.3%
    75 years and over 0.1% 0.6%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.
    Sex Pastrycook's Assistant Total employment
    Female 68.7% 48.5%
    Male 31.5% 51.5%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

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