BAKING AND PASTRY
A pastry chef prepares professional-grade specialty in breads, desserts, pastries and confections and it is important for these professionals to complete courses focusing on such topics as baking techniques and food safety. Pastry chef courses make up the core coursework of pastry and baking arts. There are many courses related to baking and pastry arts management. Pastry chef coursework involves a combination of theoretical classroom discussion and hands-on training in the kitchen. Concepts that are commonly explored in pastry chef programs include:- Food science
- Nutrition
- Menu planning
- Baking methods for pastries, pies and breads
- Presentation methods
- Restaurant management skills
- Contemporary baking techniques
- European pastries
- Cake decorating
- Food safety etc.
- Hotels
- Resorts
- Catering businesses
- Independent bakeries/pastry shops
- Wholesale/retail markets
- Pastry/bakery assistant
- Assistant pastry chef
- Pastry chef
- Cake designer
- Bakery manager