Apprentice Cake Maker and Decorator

THE CAKERY LEAMINGTON SPA LTD; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

A local bakery in Royal Leamington Spa is seeking an apprentice production chef to develop skills in cake making and decoration. You will learn to create cream, fillings, ganache, and cover cakes while also mastering piping techniques and sugar paste modeling. This apprenticeship offers a comprehensive training program over 14 months, from Tuesday to Friday with occasional Saturdays.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and develop baking skills.
• Basic understanding of cake decoration techniques.

Responsibilities

• Make cream, fillings, and ganache for cakes.
• Cover cakes in different finishes and pipe with icing.
• Create sugar paste flowers and models.

Job description

You will be making cream, fillings and ganache, splitting and filling cakes. Then learning to cover cakes in different finishes. You will then be taught to pipe in royal icing and buttercream along with making sugar paste flowers and models. You will be following a programme to learn and practice all the skills alongside the team.

Course Information

Course: Production chef (level 2)

Level: 2

Route: Catering and hospitality

Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Tuesday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.30pm. Every other Saturday 8.00am - 5.30pm

Expected Duration: 14 Months