Following demand from industry, People 1st has recognised two new Centres of Excellence in Patisserie and Confectionery, endorsed by the Hospitality Guild. The Centres of Excellence status are recognised for the high standard of training delivery in this specialist area and their commitment to ensuring learners gain the skills they need to enter the industry.
Research by People 1st found that employers were struggling to find staff with the necessary level of skill in patisserie and confectionery and required a pipeline of quality assured talent.
Colleges can use their new Centres of Excellence status to demonstrate to employers needing to recruit and develop skilled patisserie and confectionery chefs that they have the facilities to help meet their business needs through clear development pathways and direct links that they have to industry.
The new Centres of Excellence in Patisserie and Confectionery:
- Bournemouth and Poole College (also Gold accredited and Centre of Excellence for Food and Beverage Service)
- University College Birmingham (also Gold accredited, Centre of Excellence for Food and Beverage Service and Centre of Excellence for Asian and Oriental Cuisine)
Developing highly skilled work ready employees
Speaking about the Centres of Excellence, Annette Allmark, director of strategic policy at People 1st said: “We know that there are some fantastic colleges and providers out there delivering education in patisserie and confectionery to the next generation of professionals and it is vital that we recognise this in order to raise professional standards across this vibrant and exciting culinary discipline. Employers have found it increasingly difficult to employ patisserie and confectionary chefs and the Centres of Excellence will promote the excellent routes into this profession and develop highly skilled work ready employees to fulfil employers’ recruitment needs”
For more information contact accreditation@people1st.co.uk
About the Hospitality Guild
The Hospitality Guild is an alliance of employers, skills bodies, individuals and training providers dedicated to simplifying and promoting the professionalism of the hospitality industry.
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About People 1st
People 1st is the sector skills council for the hospitality, passenger transport, travel and tourism industries focusing on transforming skills in the sector through the development of world class qualifications in management and leadership, customer service and craft skills. The People 1st Training Company is focused on developing training products that meet the skills needs of employers in the industry.
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