Summary

Get hands-on with expert guidance, sharpen your techniques and bring your pastry skills to the next level, building the foundation for a successful food production chef career.

What is Pastry Chef Apprenticeship?

Immerse yourself in practical, hands-on learning with award-winning local workshops led by dedicated, passionate craft trainers. Develop essential skills to shape the future of the industry, focusing on key topics like reducing food waste, promoting sustainability, streamlining kitchen operations and expert menu planning. Plus, gain all the knowledge and techniques you need to unlock your full potential as a pastry chef!

For those interested in broader culinary roles, explore our chef de partie apprenticeship to further enhance your skills in a dynamic kitchen environment.

Entry

Employers will set their own entry requirements in order to start this apprenticeship.

Duration

The minimum duration is 8 months, our recommended duration for this programme is 18 months.

Progression

Individuals that successfully achieve the Pastry Chef Apprenticeship will be ready to progress onto a higher level position, apprenticeship or further training.

Cost / Funding

Levy Payers £11,000

Non-Levy Payers £660

All prices are inclusive of VAT

Level

Level 3

Functional skills

If an apprentice is aged 16-18 and has not previously achieved the required level of English and maths, they will need to complete Functional Skills as part of their apprenticeship programme.

While Functional Skills are no longer mandatory for adult apprentices (19+), literacy and numeracy skills remain essential for success.

For those without prior English and Maths qualifications, we recommend level 1 maths and level 1 English to support career growth and workplace efficiency.

Our tailored support ensures these skills are seamlessly integrated into the apprenticeship journey, helping every apprentice develop these vital skills.

End assessment

The End Point Assessment (EPA) for the Pastry Chef Apprenticeship includes:

Multiple choice test
Practical Observation
Professional discussion.

Full information on the course and EPA requirements can be found here

Professional support

Every apprentice is assigned a personal HIT Training Vocational Trainer who will meet with the apprentice face-to-face and online throughout the programme.

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