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Intermediate Pastry Certificate

Devote more time to decoration and presentation of your cakes.

Like the Intermediate Cuisine program, Intermediate Pastry is based on practice and repetition. As you begin to master important techniques, such as making a sponge cake or a Bavarian cream cake, your proficiency will allow you to focus on the decoration and presentation of your cakes. You will also be introduced to the basics of chocolate making, such as tempering and dipping, using caramel and nougatine, and preparing restaurant-style desserts.

Intermediate Pastry is the second step followed by superior in completing your Diplôme de Pâtisserie.

4 intakes each year: January, April, July, October

Key Information

Duration: 3 months
Price:

  • Local students: CAD $10,950.00
  • International students: CAD $11,700.00

(Fees include: tuition, uniform and equipment, all learning materials and student activities fees)

Hours per week: Approx. 14 hours
Teaching Method: Chef Demonstration, Practical, Theory Class
Entry requirements: Basic Pastry.

Certificate Details

  • Who is the programme for?

    This course is designed for individuals who want to be employed as an assistant bakery/pastry chef or commis bakery/pastry chef in a hospitality/catering operation. The course has been developed in accordance with the National Occupational skills and industry standards. This course will develop the skills, attitude and knowledge associated with Intermediate French bakery/pastry techniques and to acquire the related values to work as a professional in either the commercial, industrial or retail catering industry, commercial kitchens, hotels, or restaurants. 

  • Course Structure
    • Classical Intermediate Pastry Techniques
    • Cake decoration including wedding cake
    • Dessert Plating and Presentation
    • Chocolate skills and tempering
    • Chocolate showpieces
    • Introduction to sugar work and techniques for pulling
    • Bavarian creams & mousses
    • Piping Skills
    • Dessert Plating and Presentation
    • Chocolate Tasting
    • Food Purchasing, Storage & Control

    All programmes offer both a demonstration by our world-renowned chef instructors followed by hands on 14:1 student to Chef ratio of practical hands on kitchen experiences.

    Demonstration Students observe, take notes, and ask questions as one of our world-renowned chefs shares their special tips and techniques when it comes to creating a multitude of desserts and pastries.

    Practical Students follow their chef instructor into one of our state-of-the art professional kitchens. Here, students try their hand at creating the recipes using the demonstrated techniques with plenty of one-on-one guidance from their Chef instructor.

  • Requirements
    Admissions Requirements

    Prospective students must:

    • Have an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent

              OR

    • Be 18 years of age or older on or before the start date of the programme, and pass a qualifying test (Wonderlic)
    • Students whose first language is not English may be required to provide proof of English Language Proficiency
    Application Checklist

    To complete your application package, please submit the following:

    • Application, completed and signed
    • A $500 CAD non refundable application fee
    • A photocopy of government issued photo I.D. or passport
    • A resume/CV
    • Proof of English proficiency (if applicable)
    • A letter of motivation detailing your goals, aspirations, and how you think Le Cordon Bleu Ottawa will help you achieve them
    • A $500.00 CAD non refundable application fee for each program that you would like to register for
    • Official Transcript showing completion of an Ontario Secondary School Diploma, or equivalent
    • Passport size photo of yourself 50 mm wide X 70 mm high

              OR

    • Passing grade on the Wonderlic test
  • Term Dates & Apply

    Term Dates & Prices

    Select a date
    2025
    Jan 6, 2025 - Mar 21, 2025 ( Standard , in English )
    10,950.00CAD
    Apr 4, 2025 - Jun 20, 2025 ( Standard , in English )
    10,950.00CAD
    Jul 4, 2025 - Sep 19, 2025 ( Standard , in English )
    10,950.00CAD
    Oct 3, 2025 - Dec 19, 2025 ( Standard , in English )
    10,950.00CAD
    2026
    Jan 2, 2026 - Mar 20, 2026 ( Standard , in English )
    10,950.00CAD
    Apr 3, 2026 - Jun 19, 2026 ( Standard , in English )
    10,950.00CAD
    Jul 3, 2026 - Sep 18, 2026 ( Standard , in English )
    10,950.00CAD

Testimonials

  • Daron
    I realized I always wanted to be in the kitchen with my mom, but not necessarily watch her cook, but rather have her move aside and let me do the cooking. That's really when I realized that this is what I want to do, this is what I want my life to be about.
    Daron Nazirganian - Diplôme de Pâtisserie 2015
  • melanie
    The people here are incredible! Obviously there is the learning experience, but also the ability to meet people from around the world and hear about what food means to them.
    Melanie Moller - GRAND DIPLÔME® 2015
  • sarah2
    ... that's the key to the Cordon Bleu experience - we have amazing Chefs who want to teach us everything they know - and we need only ask. We have the opportunity to learn that goes far beyond the demos, practicals and the workshops.
    Sarah Fudge - Diplôme de Cuisine 2013

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