Certificate Pastry, Chocolate & Bakery (10 weeks)

Program Overview

This 10-week Certificate Pastry, Chocolate & Bakery Course provides a comprehensive foundation in pastry arts and bakery techniques. Students will learn from experienced chefs, work in state-of-the-art facilities, and gain hands-on experience with industry-standard equipment and ingredients. The program covers essential pastry and bakery skills, classic patisserie, boulangerie and viennoiserie, chocolate work, and food safety. Graduates are prepared for careers as pastry chefs or for those who want to master the art of creating delectable pastries and baked goods.

Program Outline

Outline:

• The 10-week Certificate Pastry, Chocolate & Bakery Course provides a solid foundation in pastry arts and bakery techniques.
• Students will learn from experienced pastry chefs, work in state-of-the-art kitchen facilities, and gain hands-on experience with industry-standard equipment and ingredients.
• Classes include:
• Pastry and Bakery Foundations: Covers essential pastry and bakery production skills and techniques, including understanding the science of baking and mastering doughs, batters, and fillings.
• Classic Patisserie Lab: Focuses on creating exquisite cakes, tarts, and plated desserts, emphasizing precision and flavor pairings, decoration, and presentation.
• Boulangerie and Viennoiserie Lab: Explores artisan bread and viennoiserie, teaching students the secrets of making crusty baguettes, fluffy croissants, buttery brioche, and more.
• Chocolate Work Foundations Lab: Immerses students in the world of chocolate, teaching them the art of tempering, moulding, and decorating chocolate to create intricate bonbons, truffles, and other delicacies.
• Food Safety: Covers proper handling, storage, and sanitation practices essential in any professional pastry kitchen.

Careers:

• The program prepares students for careers as pastry chefs or for those who want to master the art of creating delectable pastries and baked goods.