PRODUCE PATH · ONTARIO TRADE 423C
Baker-Patissier
A Baker-Patissier prepares and bakes pies, tarts, squares, bread, rolls, cookies, cakes and other items for commercial and retail establishments as well as restaurants. Specifically, a Baker-Patissier:
RED SEAL TRADENON-COMPULSORY IN ONTARIOFOOD / HOSPITALITY
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WHY THE WORK MATTERS
Precision and creativity meet in work people can taste, celebrate and remember.
Baker-patissiers combine baking science, fine hand skill and visual design in pastry, chocolate, desserts and celebration work.
7,000 hoursgeneral apprenticeship duration
$44,000estimated median at 2,000 paid hours
Red Seal tradenationally recognized standard
EXPLORE IN ORDER
Four questions. One clearer next step.
WHERE THE WORK LIVES
Real settings for real work
patisserieshotels and resortsfine-dining kitchenscatering and event kitchensartisan bakeries and confectionery businesses
EVIDENCE BASE
Sources & verification
Regulated, numerical and time-sensitive claims link to the authority used. Accessed and reviewed August 25, 2026.
Skilled Trades Ontario — Baker-Patissier ↗Official scope, duties, training and certificationGovernment of Canada Job Bank — Ontario wages ↗Ontario low, median and high employee wage benchmarkSkilled Trades Ontario — Start an apprenticeship ↗Eligibility, sponsors and registrationOntario — OYAP ↗High-school apprenticeship pathway