A chocolatier makes and sells confectionery made from chocolate. They are schooled in the chemistry of chocolate, the process involved in turning cacao beans into chocolate, that they use in their creations
Personal Competencies
• You are a creative person
• You like to cook
• You pay attention to details
Entry Pathway
1. Complete 10+2 in any stream
2. Complete a Bachelor's degree (BHMCT/BHM/BSc) in Culinary Arts/Hotel Management/Catering Technology and Culinary Arts or related subject
OR
Complete a Bachelor's degree followed by a Master's degree in the same or related field
3. Complete a certificate course on chocolate making or chocolate tasting
Please check the duration of course during enrolment
Where will you study?
Institutes which offer courses in Chocolatier
Private Institutes
(Please check if the Institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC before applying)
1. Chocolate Academy, Mumbai
2. Craft and Social Development Organisation, New Delhi
3. Swisswrap Chocolate Academy, Mumbai
4. Magnificence Academy Of Packaging Professionals (MAPP), New Delhi
5. Niral Business Institute, Mumbai
6. Barry Callebaut India Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai
7. Chocolate Classes and Material, New Delhi
8. Neeta Khurana's Cooking Classes, Delhi
9. Culinary And Cake Decorating School, New Delhi
10. Ruchi Gupta Cookery Classes, Delhi
Fees
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 2,000 - 3,00,000*
*These figures are estimated numbers and will vary from institute to Institute
Scholarships & Loans
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes*
• Visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class Xl*
• Scholarships are also available in the institutes based on merit*
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry Of finance), Ministry of Education, Government of India and Indian Banks Association (IBA)
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
Where will you work?
Places of Work: Bakeries, Patisseries, Upscale Hotels and Restaurants etc
Entrepreneurship: You can start your own business from home or set up your own shop
Work Environment: You will work in a kitchen set up If you work for a bakery or hotel you are likely to work 6 days a week 9 to IO hours a day. Shift system may be applicable. You may have to work on holidays or weekends during peak season
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Expected Growth Path
Commis Påtissier → Chef de Partie → Chef → Executive Chef
OR
Apprentice to Chocolatier → Chocolatier → Pastry Chef → Business Owner
Expected Income
*These figures are taken from NCS and are indicative and subject to change
The approx salary of a Chocolatier ranges between INR 16,000-60,000* and above per month
Arun Viswanathan is the chocolatier and the founder of Chitra'm craft chocolates and Cafe Infusions in Coimbatore. He has two Masters' degrees in Food Science and Technology from Cornell University and in Food Engineering and Marketing in India. He learnt the art Of chocolate making in Brugge, Belgium.
CHOCOLATIER
NCS Code: NA | TST019• You are a creative person
• You like to cook
• You pay attention to details
1. Complete 10+2 in any stream
2. Complete a Bachelor's degree (BHMCT/BHM/BSc) in Culinary Arts/Hotel Management/Catering Technology and Culinary Arts or related subject
OR
Complete a Bachelor's degree followed by a Master's degree in the same or related field
3. Complete a certificate course on chocolate making or chocolate tasting
Please check the duration of course during enrolment
Institutes which offer courses in Chocolatier
Private Institutes
(Please check if the Institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC before applying)
1. Chocolate Academy, Mumbai
2. Craft and Social Development Organisation, New Delhi
3. Swisswrap Chocolate Academy, Mumbai
4. Magnificence Academy Of Packaging Professionals (MAPP), New Delhi
5. Niral Business Institute, Mumbai
6. Barry Callebaut India Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai
7. Chocolate Classes and Material, New Delhi
8. Neeta Khurana's Cooking Classes, Delhi
9. Culinary And Cake Decorating School, New Delhi
10. Ruchi Gupta Cookery Classes, Delhi
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 2,000 - 3,00,000*
*These figures are estimated numbers and will vary from institute to Institute
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes*
• Visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class Xl*
• Scholarships are also available in the institutes based on merit*
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry Of finance), Ministry of Education, Government of India and Indian Banks Association (IBA)
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
Places of Work: Bakeries, Patisseries, Upscale Hotels and Restaurants etc
Entrepreneurship: You can start your own business from home or set up your own shop
Work Environment: You will work in a kitchen set up If you work for a bakery or hotel you are likely to work 6 days a week 9 to IO hours a day. Shift system may be applicable. You may have to work on holidays or weekends during peak season
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Commis Påtissier → Chef de Partie → Chef → Executive Chef
OR
Apprentice to Chocolatier → Chocolatier → Pastry Chef → Business Owner
*These figures are taken from NCS and are indicative and subject to change
The approx salary of a Chocolatier ranges between INR 16,000-60,000* and above per month
Source: http://bit.ly/3KzTRIQ (onmanorama.com)
Experts from the field
Arun Viswanathan is the chocolatier and the founder of Chitra'm craft chocolates and Cafe Infusions in Coimbatore. He has two Masters' degrees in Food Science and Technology from Cornell University and in Food Engineering and Marketing in India. He learnt the art Of chocolate making in Brugge, Belgium.
Source: https://cocoatown.com/blogs/blog/meet-arun-viswanathan
*The above information is for training purposes and will not be used for any commercial gains
Chocolatier, Pastry Chef, Chocolate Chef