Hospitality – VCSC Career and Technical Education https://web.vigoschools.org/cte Fri, 29 Jul 2022 18:49:13 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://web.vigoschools.org/cte/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/cropped-vcsc-favicon-32x32.png Hospitality – VCSC Career and Technical Education https://web.vigoschools.org/cte 32 32 Culinary Arts: Baking and Pastry https://web.vigoschools.org/cte/clusters/hospitality/culinary-arts-baking-and-pastry/ Thu, 28 Jul 2022 20:26:52 +0000 https://demo.creativeinkdesigns.com/vcsc-careers/?post_type=product&p=5997 COURSES Principles of Culinary and Hospitality Nutrition Culinary Arts Baking and Pastry Capstone]]> Students in the Culinary Arts: Baking and Pastry pathway develop an understanding of the hospitality industry and career opportunities, and responsibilities in the food service and lodging industry. Students will learn the characteristics, functions and food sources of the major nutrient groups and how to maximize nutrient retention in food preparation and storage. Culinary Arts teaches students how to prepare the four major stocks, the five mother sauces (in addition to smaller sauces) and various soups. Additional emphasis is placed on the further development of the classical cooking methods. In the capstone course, students understand the science of baking and the different reactions that take place based on the ingredients, temperatures, and equipment in relation to the final product. The course requires students to produce and finish a variety of cakes. The course emphasizes application techniques, color coordination, and the flavor and texture of fillings. Students will practice the techniques of basic cake decorating. This course will also address classical French and European desserts.

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