Superior Pastry

This course is designed for individuals who want to be employed as a commis bakery/pastry chef or bakery/pastry chef in hospitality/catering operation. The course has been developed in accordance with the National Occupational skills and industry standards. This course will develop the skills, attitude and knowledge associated with the superior culinary French pastry techniques and to acquire the related values to work as a professional in either the commercial, industrial or retail catering industry, commercial kitchens, hotels and restaurants.

• Entremets and tarts
• Petits Fours and Chocolate Production Techniques
• Chocolate boxes, bonbons and flower techniques
• Confectionery and moulded chocolate
• Afternoon Tea Production and Service Training
• Sugar work
• Career Event
• Cake Decorating
• Fundamentals of Pastry Costing
• Sweet Wine and Dessert Pairing
• Cheese Beyond Tasts

All programmes offer both a demonstration by our world-renowned chef instructors followed by hands on 14:1 student to Chef ratio of practical hands on kitchen experiences.

Demonstration Students observe, take notes, and ask questions as one of our world-renowned chefs shares their special tips and techniques when it comes to creating a multitude of desserts and pastries.

Practical Students follow their chef instructor into one of our state-of-the art professional kitchens. Here, students try their hand at creating the recipes using the demonstrated techniques with plenty of one-on-one guidance from their Chef instructor.

Prospective students must:

• Have an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent

 OR

• Be 18 years of age or older on or before the start date of the programme, and pass a qualifying test (Wonderlic)
• Students whose first language is not English may be required to provide proof of English Language Proficiency

To complete your application package, please submit the following:

• Application, completed and signed
• A $500 CAD non refundable application fee
• A photocopy of government issued photo I.D. or passport
• A resume/CV
• Proof of English proficiency (if applicable)
• A letter of motivation detailing your goals, aspirations, and how you think Le Cordon Bleu Ottawa will help you achieve them
• A $500.00 CAD non refundable application fee for each program that you would like to register for
• Official Transcript showing completion of an Ontario Secondary School Diploma, or equivalent

 OR

• Passing grade on the Wonderlic test