PRACTICAL BAKERY
BAKERY AND THE WORLD OF WORK
Employment prospects include:
Bakery Apprenticeships (e.g. ASDA, Morrisions, Sainsbury’s, Tesco), Bread
production and manufacture (e.g. Genius Gluten Free - Bathgate) Pastry
production and manufacture (e.g. Bell’s at Shotts), Trainee Pastry Chef (e.g
Armed Forces, luxury hotels) Retail employment (e.g. Greggs, ALDI, Lidl,
Independent Cake Makers). Careers in nutrition and health.
Is it for me?
You will enjoy this subject if you:
What will I learn?
You will develop skills and knowledge in:
What can I do with it?
Enjoy baking cakes, pastries and bread
Are interested in cake decorating
Are interested in a career in the hospitality sector
Work well under pressure
Have attention to detail
Baking skills and techniques
Understanding ingredients
How to bake biscuits, small cakes, meringue, different
breads, and pastries
How to work with chocolate, fondant, glace icing,
and buttercream,
Careers and Education routes in:
Hospitality Industry in hotels and restaurants
Nutritionist
Dietician
Health Industry
Sports Science
Caring Profession
College access to other jobs in the catering industry
Note: There is a £60 charge for Practical Bakery which contributes to the cost of ingredients. This
fee can be paid in full at the start of the year on in instalments throughout the year.
Link to SQA Documents
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