Unlock Your Culinary Creativity!
Are you passionate about the art of baking and confectionery? Do you dream of creating exquisite pastries and mouth-watering desserts that delight the senses? The City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate in Patisserie and Confectionery is your gateway to mastering the skills needed to become a professional patisserie chef.
Site
Eastbourne
Course Type
Adult
This comprehensive course is designed for aspiring patisserie chefs who want to develop their expertise in the catering and hospitality sector. Whether you're looking to start a career in patisserie or enhance your existing skills, this qualification will equip you with the knowledge and practical abilities to excel in the world of professional baking and confectionery.
What You'll Learn: Hot and Cold Desserts: Discover the secrets to creating stunning hot and cold desserts, from classic puddings to contemporary creations. Paste Products: Master the techniques for producing perfect paste products, including shortcrust, puff, and choux pastries. Biscuit, Cake, and Sponge Products: Learn how to bake a variety of delicious biscuits, cakes, and sponges, ensuring each one is a masterpiece. Fermented Dough Products: Explore the art of making fermented dough products such as bread rolls, loaves, and specialty doughs.
The assessment for the City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate in Patisserie and Confectionery involves a combination of practical tasks and theory based assessments
Individual Practical Tasks: You will be required to complete specific practical tasks related to each unit. These tasks will assess your ability to prepare, cook, and finish various patisserie and confectionery products. Synoptic Assessment: This comprehensive assessment will cover all the practical activities and sample underpinning knowledge
Multiple Choice Tests: For units like Food Safety in Catering, Externally Set Assessments: These assessments will cover practical activities and sample underpinning knowledge for units such as Health and Safety in Catering and Hospitality, Healthier Foods and Special Diets, and Catering Operations, Costs, and Menu Planning.
City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate in Patisserie and Confectionery
After completing the City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate in Patisserie and Confectionery, you have several exciting opportunities for career progression and further education. Here are some paths they can pursue:
Patisserie Chef Work in professional kitchens, bakeries, hotels, restaurants, and cafes, specializing in creating exquisite pastries, desserts, and confectionery. Bakery Assistant:
We supply the majority of utensils and equipment but we will recommend a basic kit to provide you with the essential tools you need to start your journey in patisserie and confectionery, allowing you to practice and refine their skills effectively.
You will also be expected to wear professional uniform such as chef whites and appropriate footwear- more information will be provided during interviews