Advanced Pastries (BAKG 2160)
This course provides students with further study in the ingredients, processes, techniques, tools, and equipment used in the production of advanced pastries with an emphasis on individual entremets.
It introduces students to the design and production of small pastries and decorations. Emphasis is placed on methods of preparation and the quality of the finished products as well as critical thinking, time management, communication, and teamwork.
It introduces students to the design and production of small pastries and decorations. Emphasis is placed on methods of preparation and the quality of the finished products as well as critical thinking, time management, communication, and teamwork.
Course code: BAKG 2160
Credits: 4.0
Tuition: $0
Length: 100.0 hours
Course outline:
view
https://www.vcc.ca/vccphp/courseoutline?subject=BAKG&number=2160
Prerequisites
BAKG 1260. No schedule is currently available. Please check again later.
0
Additional Information
- Classification and design of advanced pastries, production techniques, quality standards
- Designing and preparing tempered chocolate and crafted confectionery decorations for advanced pastries
- Adapting advanced pastry formulas to accommodate specific dietary needs
- Relationship between ingredients, techniques, environmental factors, and baking processes in the production of advanced pastries
- Reflective practice: analyzing outcomes of advanced pastries based on inputs and quality standards, observation, and objectivity; generalizing, problem-solving, and refining knowledge and skills
- Production planning and time management: reading and following the steps in the production of advanced pastries, preparing for production, prioritizing production assignments
- Safety and sanitation: tools & equipment operation and care; principles of food safety; personal hygiene and safety practices; safety procedures and regulations; accident prevention
- Professional communication in the baking industry: workplace safety, respectful and inclusive communication, terminology, visual communication, elements of design
- Bakery management: inventory and receiving procedures, storage temperatures and procedures, waste management procedures; packaging and labelling; production costing; photographing and displaying finished products on social media
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Ask a question
* The amount shown is the approximate cost of tuition (for courses with tuition) or fees (for courses that do not have tuition).
Tuition and Fees are approximate and subject to change. Students are required to pay any applicable fee increases. Fees listed are for domestic students. For international programs, visit VCC International.
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.