CAP Pastry Chef

Acquire the theoretical and practical foundations to become a pastry cook: know how to make and present pastry and viennoiserie products in compliance with transformation processes (from preparation to finishing), health and safety standards in accordance with current legislation, and recommendations linked to sustainable development, particularly the fight against waste.

The holder of the CAP pastry cook diploma takes part in the reception and storage of products delivered as well as in the production and conservation of the products made. They contribute to the presentation of finished products and provide information to sales staff. They may be required to be in contact with customers and may work in the craft sector, hotel and catering, the food industry, large and medium-sized retail outlets and collective catering.

The course is organised into several skill modules, allowing for step-by-step progression. It alternates between theoretical input, practical exercises and assessment sessions to encourage hands-on, progressive learning.

BC01 – Production of petits fours and travel cakes

• Managing the receipt of products
• Monitoring stocked products
• Organising one’s workstation
• Applying hygiene rules
• Preparing creams according to their production techniques
• Preparing, baking and finishing pastries: dough-based items, dry and moist petits fours, and meringues
• Assessing one’s output

BC02 - Production of desserts and small cakes (corresponds to test EP2 – Desserts and small cakes)

• Organise production
• Prepare filling ingredients
• Prepare the bases for a dessert and/or small cakes
• Assemble, fill and glaze a dessert and/or small cakes
• Decorate a dessert and/or small cakes
• Present the finished pastry to its best advantage
• Calculate the cost of the products produced

BC03 - French and History – Geography – Moral and Civic Education

BC04 - Mathematics and Physics – Chemistry

BC05 - Physical Education and Sport

BC06 - Modern Foreign Language

BC07 - Prevention – Health – Environment

• Apply a method for analysing a situation in professional or everyday life and relevant documentation
• Establish a link between a physiological phenomenon, an environmental issue, a regulatory provision, with a preventative measure
• Propose a solution to resolve a problem relating to health, the environment or consumer affairs, and justify a choice
• Communicate in writing and orally using clear syntax and appropriate technical vocabulary
• Respond to an emergency situation

Throughout the course, learners receive personalised support with regular monitoring by the teaching team and progress reviews to tailor learning to each individual’s needs.

A work placement also enables learners to develop professional skills in a real-world setting.

Skills are assessed progressively through role-plays, practical exercises, professional projects and assessments carried out throughout the course.

Our teaching methodology prioritises a practical, work-focused approach: case studies, role-plays, practical scenarios and collaborative activities enable learners to learn in conditions that closely resemble the real working world.

• Diploma from the Ministry of National Education and Youth Level 3

Find out more about this qualification (RNCP38765, exact wording of the diploma, name of the certifier, registration date of the qualification) by clicking here.

• All audiences

Level 3ème des collèges or equivalent experience

16 people

• Fully classroom-based training

The training takes place in person at the centre, which provides the ideal setting for building group dynamics, encouraging interactive discussions between trainees and making use of professional equipment.

• Equipped technical platforms
• Room equipped with networked computer workstations
• Unmarked room with video projector

Positioning upstream of training entry.

Interviews, remediation with the educational referent and/or company referent during training.

Taking account of beneficiary satisfaction during and at the end of training.

Possibility of post-training support.

For beneficiaries with disabilities: possible adaptation of training and certification methods, support by the TH referent.

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National Education certified teachers, Bac +3 trainers with significant experience in adult education, professional contributors.

Expert assessors in the observation and analysis of results (mastery of skills).

Experienced trainers in the individualisation of learning.

Assessments are organised throughout the course and at the end of the programme, in accordance with the qualification framework. Assessment tests may take the form of in-course assessments (CCF) and/or final examinations.

Support with exam preparation is provided throughout the course to help candidates succeed.

This qualification is awarded following validation by the academic examination board.

If a candidate fails the qualification, they retain credit for the modules they have passed and may retake the remaining examinations at a later date. The modules passed remain valid for 5 years

Consultations by appointment.

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Training is available between 15 and 45 days before the start of the course, depending on the funding body. Please contact us.

Apprenticeship training: Training is accessible within a minimum of 48 hours subject to validation of your application and the position in the company (diploma compliance) and this until the end of the 1st month of the start of the action.

Holders of the CAP in Pastry Making can work as production staff:

• in the artisan sector (shops, tea rooms, catering businesses, mobile outlets, etc.)
• in the hotel and catering sector (restaurant patisseries, catering firms, etc.)
• in the food industry (dessert, pastry and catering sectors, etc.)
• in large or medium-sized retail outlets (pastry or bakery production facilities, catering businesses, etc.)
• in institutional catering (schools, healthcare, social services, transport, etc.).

Continue your studies in: Technical Certificate in Bakery and Pastry, Pastry Shop Certificate, Restaurant Dessert Certificate and any other CAP.

Access for people with disabilities

Course monitoring and assessment programming based on trainee progress

Learning dynamics based on professional simulations and group mobilisation

Experience of trainers and expertise in the content and expectations of the diploma

Possible 1-year training for professional retraining (funding: CPF, Professional Transition, apprenticeship or professionalisation contract)... depending on the level of diploma already validated.

Added value of the establishment:

Training provided at the Campus Aixcellence des métiers HRT

Campus ideally located in Aix-en-Provence

Innovative, highly-equipped technical facilities

Trainers who are experts in the trades and professional lecturers

School-company partnership with the GHR of the Southern Region and the Club Hôtelier Aixois

Sponsorship by Chef Jean-Marie MERLY and the Association des Disciples d'Escoffier de la Région Méditerranée

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