Chef School
Baker / Patissier Apprentice Program
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Toronto is blessed with hundreds of great bakeries, patisseries, chocolate shops, hotels and catering companies, and they will be your classroom
as you study to be a Baker / Patissier Apprentice at George Brown College.
This course is divided into two 14-week programs. In the Level I program you will learn the theory of baking and all the basic skills that
will be the foundation for your success in the industry.
Following a session of on-the-job training, we kick it up a notch in our Level II program. You’ll expand on the skills you’ve
already learned and be introduced to more advanced courses that will open up exciting new career opportunities. These courses include decorating,
specialty cakes and plated desserts. Courses in cost management and production management will give you an understanding of the practical
side of the industry - something that will serve you well when you’re out working in the industry.
With Level I and Level II under your belt, you will have completed the requirement of 720 hours of in-school training.
After completing Level II, you can decide to take the Patissier program and learn even more specialized techniques, such as pulled sugar,
advanced chocolate skills and wedding cake design. Each of these courses will give you the skills to pursue another rewarding career path
in the pastry arts!
By starting your career with a Baker apprenticeship, you’ll be well on your way to working as a baker or pastry chef. You can earn
your official certification as a Baker / Patissier from the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities by completing on-the-job and
classroom training under the sponsorship of a registered employer.
WHAT YOU NEED TO APPLY
You must be registered as a Baker / Patissier apprentice with the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities and have a registered
employer sponsor. You must also have an Ontario Secondary School Diploma with credits at or above the general level, or qualify for mature
student status.
YOUR CAREER
George Brown has an international reputation for producing talented and creative baking and pastry graduates who are working on the cutting
edge of the industry all around the world. This program gives you all the preparation you need to write the exam for official certification
as a Baker / Patissier from the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities.
Once you pass the certification exam, you can begin a rewarding career in a commercial bakery, hotel, catering company, or one of a countless
number of small bakeries, pastry stores and specialty shops. You can even combine the skills you’ve learned with your entrepreneurial
spirit and start your own business.
Take the first step toward your future.
Admission Requirements and
Fees
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Contact the Chef School Hotline at: 416-415-5000, ext. 2240 between 9a.m. and 4 p.m.
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For updated information and course descriptions, call 416-415-2000 (TTY 1-877-515-5559) or long distance 1-800-265-2002.
George Brown College is continually striving to improve its programs and their delivery. The information contained in
this calendar is subject to change without notice. It should not be viewed as a representation, offer or warranty. Students are responsible for verifying
George Brown College admission, graduation, and fee requirements as well as any requirements of outside institutions, industry associations, or other
bodies that may award additional designations concurrently with, or after completions of, a George Brown College program.
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