Victoria Willits

Victoria Willits

Pastry Chef

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  • About me

    Pastry chef

  • Education

    • Newcastle College

      2014 - 2016
      Level 2 and level 3 Patisserie and Confectionary Distinction
    • Northumbria University

      2011 - 2014
      Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Law Lower second
    • Sunderland College

      2009 - 2011
      Alevel Law, English Language, English Literature, Media Studies
  • Experience

    • Tyneside Bar Cafe

      Feb 2015 - Mar 2017
      Pastry Chef
    • The Good Apple Cafe

      Mar 2017 - Sept 2017
      Line chef (maternity cover)
    • Adelphi Hotel

      Dec 2017 - May 2018
      Pastry Chef
    • Teams Roofing Limited

      Jun 2018 - Dec 2018
      Administrator
    • Adelphi Hotel

      Jan 2019 - Feb 2021
      Pastry Chef
    • Falco Bakery

      Feb 2021 - Jul 2021
      Pastry Chef
    • Bracegirdle's House of Fine Chocolate

      Aug 2021 - Mar 2023
      Chocolatier
    • Penfolds

      Aug 2021 - Mar 2022
      Pastry Chef
    • Sofitel Adelaide

      Dec 2021 - now
      Pastry Chef De Partie
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Business and Administration

      EDI
      Jul 2012
    • Certificate 4 commercial cookery

      Alliance College (former AHTS)
      Jun 2023
    • Diploma of Hospitality

      Alliance College (former AHTS)
      Jun 2023
    • Level 2 Certificate in Professional Patisserie and Confectionary

      City & Guilds
      Jul 2015
    • Bachelor of Laws

      Northumbria University
      Jun 2014
    • Level 3 Certificate in Professional Patisserie and Confectionary

      City & Guilds
      Jul 2016
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Victoria Willits
      Student of the Year Alliance College Dec 2022
    • Awarded to Victoria Willits
      Best Practical Student Newcastle College Jul 2016 I received a certificate of achievement for the best practical work (assessments based in a practical kitchen setting) out of my class at college
    • Awarded to Victoria Willits
      Gold (1st Award) Class 4 ICC5 Mille Feuille NECTA Hospitality Salon Mar 2016 I received a gold medal for the live Mille Feuille class at the NECTA competition
    • Awarded to Victoria Willits
      Best Practical Student Newcastle College Jun 2015 A certificate of achievement for the best practical dishes/desserts out of my class at college
    • Awarded to Victoria Willits
      Overall Student of the Year 2nd Place Newcastle College Jun 2015 I was one of three students to be awarded overall student of the year out of the whole hospitality section for hard work throughout the academic year
    • Awarded to Victoria Willits
      Third Place for The British Bakels Award for an Innovative Cereal Bar or Muffin ABST (Alliance for Bakery Students and Trainees) Jun 2015 I received a third place award for a 'healthier muffin' at the national ABST competition
    • Awarded to Victoria Willits
      Gold (1st Award) Class ICDC3 Restaurant Dessert Plate NECTA Salon Culinaire Mar 2015 I received a gold medal for my static restaurant dessert plate at the NECTA competition
    • Awarded to Victoria Willits
      Silver (2nd Award) Class ICDC7 Speciality Bread NECTA Salon Culinaire Mar 2015 I received a silver medal for my static speciality bread display at the NECTA competition