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Viennoiserie / pastry baker

Specialises in laminated pastries such as croissants and pain au chocolat. Lamination is temperature-sensitive and time-consuming.

A real shift

Laminate dough, shape, prove and bake through the early morning, then plan the next batch.

Skills that matter

  • Lamination
  • Temperature control
  • Shaping
  • Baking timing
  • Consistency

Qualifications

  • Level 2 or 3 Professional Patisserie
  • Level 2 Craft Baker apprenticeship

Where it leads

  1. Viennoiserie / pastry baker
  2. Head pastry baker
  3. Bakery owner
  4. Pastry chef

What we'd ask on the show

  • The croissant queue
  • Butter prices and pastry
  • Lamination in hot kitchens

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