Monterey Peninsula College

Fast Track Baking

 Spring 2008 courses 

 Certificate of Training (offered by Hospitality Department)

This is a short course of study designed to prepare workers for entry level  positions in bakeries, hotels, institutions or restaurants. 

Completion of these courses partially fulfills the requirements for the Certificate of Achievement and Associate in Science in Restaurant Management. 

Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to: 

                ·        Measure, mix and bake according to formulas

·        Safely use, care for, and clean a variety of baking tools and equipment

·        Be proficient in piping and rolling pin skills

·        Understand ingredient ratios and relationships

·        Prepare baked goods and dessert items that are marketable to the public

·        Work as part of a team

·        Follow sanitation procedures and personal hygiene requirements

 Required courses:                                                                                          UNITS          HRS

HOSP 66         Practices in Hospitality                                                            1                    16

HOSP 77         Bakeshop: Yeasted and Non-Yeasted Breads                      .5                   16 

HOSP 78         Bakeshop:  Basic Baking Techniques                                   .5                   16 

HOSP 81         Bakeshop:  Pies and Tarts                                                      .5                    16 

HOSP 82         Bakeshop:  Cakes, Tortes, Decorating Techniques           .5                    16

HOSP 83         Bakeshop:  French Pastries and Restaurant Style Desserts   .5              16

HOSP 84         Introduction to Chocolate                                                        .5                  16

HOSP 180       Food Safety Certification                                                         .5                    8 

COOP 91.21        Cooperative Work Experience                                           1                     75

            (student will be placed in a job situation for experience)  

                                                                  

TOTAL UNITS                                                 5.5

TOTAL HOURS                                                                               195