Gaëtan Morice, from Dreux, best apprentice in France, received in Paris

Impeccably white apron and sparkling shoes, Gaëtan Morice joined the bakery elite at the time of the awarding of the titles of best workers in France. A high distinction awarded to 277 apprentices in 105 trades. From the laboratory of the Drouaise bakery of La Cerise sur le Cake, via the CFA (Center de formation des apprentices) of Chartres, to the cozy atmosphere of one of the greatest places of Parisian culture, that a long way to go! He has a thought for the icing on the cake “and the whole team that supported me, as well as that of the CFA de Chartres. “

“The priority is to finish my studies”

The person concerned still has stars and images in his eyes: “It was really very impressive, especially since I was invited on stage to pay tribute to the godfather of the promotion, Bernard Burban, best worker in France baker who was born. could not be present for health reasons. “

When Jean-François Girardin, the president of the best workers in France, presents Gaëtan with his gold medal and his diploma, the emotion is at its height.

“It was exceptional and awesome! “

After the petits fours and the compliments, back to work, especially in the Drouaise bakery. For Gaëtan Morice, the priority “is to finish my studies, I have one year of professional certification and the master’s certificate that I will do at the National Institute of Bakery and Pastry, in Rouen. Then, it will be to continue to talk about apprenticeship as an essential path for all manual trades. Now wearing the jacket of the best apprentice in France, it must be earned on a daily basis. ”

He adds: “After my studies, I will surely go and work in other bakeries in France or abroad. “

Olivier Bohin

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