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Pâtisserie and Confectionery

Pâtisserie and Confectionery in action

Creating hot and cold sweet treats using edible materials that are a delight both for the eye and the taste buds.

Pâtisserie and Confectionery could be for you if you like:

  • Being creative
  • Craftsmanship
  • Using tools

More about Pâtisserie and Confectionery

Confectionery can range from petit fours to chocolates and candies. They can be served hot or cold everywhere from hotels and restaurants to specialist stores.

Confectioners will need to be skilled in designing great products using sugar, icing, chocolate, and other sugar-based ingredients. It is a job for an artistic creative mind but one which requires solid catering and cooking skills if those creative ideas are to become a delicious reality.

Many years of training go into making the best confectioner and pastry cooks, who also show flair and creativity, working with many different materials and types of equipment.


Recent medallists in Pâtisserie and Confectionery

WorldSkills Kazan 2019

  • Photo of Ji-Yun Han

    Ji-Yun Han

    Korea
    Gold

  • Photo of Lingyi Zhong

    Lingyi Zhong

    China
    Silver

  • Photo of YU-HSIANG HUNG

    YU-HSIANG HUNG

    Chinese Taipei
    Bronze

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