Food Industry Technologist Apprentice

CHANTILLY PATISSERIE LIMITED

PAIGNTON (TQ4 7QR)

Closes in 22 days (Friday 26 September 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 3 September 2025

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Summary

Become a Level 3 Food Technologist Apprentice at Chantilly Patisserie—where handcrafted desserts meet technical precision. Support product development, quality control, and food safety in a fast-paced, innovative environment. Learn the science behind every stylish, frozen creation.

• Wage:

  £15,704 to £25,396.80, depending on your age

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  This fully funded apprenticeship offers pay above the current national minimum wage for apprentices. Final salary will be confirmed at offer stage, based on your experience and qualifications

• Training course: Food industry technologist (level 3)
• Hours: Monday to Friday - Hours to be confirmed as will need to support both day and evening shift.

  40 hours a week

• Start date:

  Saturday 1 November 2025

• Duration:

  2 years

• Positions available:

  1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

As a Food Industry Technologist Apprentice, you’ll be immersed in every stage of dessert production, from concept to shelf. You’ll work alongside experienced professionals in a BRCGS-accredited facility, learning how to ensure our products are not only delicious but also safe, consistent, and compliant with industry regulations.

Support Chantilly Patisserie’s innovation and quality as a Level 3 Food Technologist Apprentice. Get hands-on with recipe development, ingredient trials, and scaling artisan products. Assist with quality checks, HACCP, allergen control, and BRCGS documentation. Contribute to lab testing, shelf-life analysis, and sensory evaluations to ensure every dessert meets the highest standards.

Where you'll work

STREAMSIDE COURT
ASPEN WAY
PAIGNTON
TQ4 7QR

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

LINDEN MANAGEMENT (UK) LIMITED

Training course

Food industry technologist (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

• Implement and maintain risk management systems (for example, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points).
• Review and maintain technical procedures for food businesses.
• Use a range of IT systems to analyse and interpret data to identify trends and drive Continuous Improvement (CI).
• Provide and interpret management data and information (reports and presentations).
• Conduct sensory evaluation activities.
• Contribute to Continuous Improvement (CI).
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with customers, suppliers and colleagues.
• Use problem solving techniques and investigation methods, including root cause analysis.
• Influence and negotiate with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Communicate with colleagues and stakeholders using technical language and methods appropriate to the audience.
• Check raw materials, packaging and finished product quality against legislative requirements and specification.
• Monitor and review manufacturing standards and parameters.
• Support trials on new and existing products.
• Investigate product non-conformance and recommend corrective action.
• Contribute to the development and innovation of new and existing products.
• Plan and produce samples suitable for all stages of the new and existing development process.
• Contribute to the creation of product specifications and label content.
• Contribute to the identification and selection of parameters for sensory analysis and shelf life evaluation.
• Apply agreed standards to compare and evaluate against samples.
• Compile product costings.
• Conduct food product audits against standards and recommend areas for improvement.
• Conduct food process audits against standards and identify non-conformities and recommendations for improvement.
• Measure environmental conditions throughout the food manufacturing process and escalate non-conformities that could impact food safety and product quality.
• Evaluate raw materials against agreed parameters and report non-conformities.
• Measure and evaluate adherence to quality processing systems and standards.
• Identify and communicate products and process issues and make recommendations for corrective action.
• Oversee the implementation of corrective action to address product and process issues.
• Carry out internal audits and participate in external audits.
• Investigate and resolve problems, including customer complaints or quality issues.
• Implement and maintain risk management systems (for example, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points).
• Review and maintain technical procedures for food businesses.
• Use a range of IT systems to analyse and interpret data to identify trends and drive Continuous Improvement (CI).
• Provide and interpret management data and information (reports and presentations).
• Conduct sensory evaluation activities.
• Contribute to Continuous Improvement (CI).
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with customers, suppliers and colleagues.
• Use problem solving techniques and investigation methods, including root cause analysis.
• Influence and negotiate with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Communicate with colleagues and stakeholders using technical language and methods appropriate to the audience.
• Check raw materials, packaging and finished product quality against legislative requirements and specification.
• Monitor and review manufacturing standards and parameters.
• Support trials on new and existing products.
• Investigate product non-conformance and recommend corrective action.

Training schedule

Training is delivered online by a dedicated assessor, while hands-on learning takes place onsite at;

Chantilly Patisserie Limited, 4 Streamside Court, Aspen Way, Yalberton Industrial Estate, Paignton, Devon TQ4 7QR.

This blended approach ensures you gain both technical knowledge and real-world experience in a thriving artisan dessert environment.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English Language (grade 4)
• Food Technology (grade Merit)
• Maths (grade 4)
• Science (grade 4)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience
• Physical fitness

Other requirements

We’re looking for someone passionate about food and eager to explore the technical side of production. You should be detail-oriented, organised, and able to follow procedures precisely. Comfortable in both kitchen, office and factory environments is essential, along with a curious, proactive mindset and a genuine interest in food science. A flexible attitude and commitment to learning are key, as some evening work on a rota basis will be required to support the business and apprenticeship.

About this employer

About Chantilly Patisserie For over 30 years, Chantilly Patisserie has been at the forefront of artisan dessert creation, supplying the Foodservice sector with handcrafted frozen patisserie that blends tradition, innovation, and indulgence. Every dessert is a testament to our craft—made with Fresh Country cream, Belgian couverture chocolate, and the finest fruits—elevating dining experiences across the UK, Ireland, and the Channel Islands. Our journey began with a shared passion for patisserie and a belief in the brand’s potential. Today, our Directors—Mark Rowe, Claire Dawson, Belinda Dickinson, and Robert Ward—lead with heart, having each risen through the ranks at Chantilly. Their story reflects our culture: one of loyalty, growth, and excellence. We operate from a BRCGS-accredited facility where innovation is constant and quality is uncompromising. Our team thrives on continual training and development, ensuring every product meets the highest standards. Sustainability is woven into our mission—we’re committed to reducing our carbon footprint and making responsible choices for the future. Whether supplying luxury hotels, national wholesalers, or independent chefs, Chantilly delivers more than desserts—we deliver moments of delight, crafted with care and precision.

Company benefits

Join a creative team in a BRCGS-accredited site, working with premium ingredients and artisan methods. Gain hands-on experience, expert mentorship, and clear career paths in QA, NPD, or Technical—plus staff perks, tastings, and a supportive culture.

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

Successful candidates can expect to grow into leadership roles, with a clear pathway to becoming Food Technical Manager, leading the technical side of the business at Chantilly.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CHANTILLY PATISSERIE LIMITED

Mary-Ann Fudge

mfudge@chantillypatissierie.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000340272.

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Closes in 22 days (Friday 26 September 2025 at 11:59pm)

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