CART 020 — Baking and Pastries I Units: 3
This course is designed to provide understanding of basic characteristics and function of major ingredients. Focus is on the importance and accuracy of weights, measurements and mixing methods. Hands-on experience in the production of doughs, yeast breads, cookies, pies, cakes, and decorating techniques. A Classic Chef uniform is required for this course. Note: No credit for CART 020 if student has successfully completed CART 033. Culinary Uniform and Lab Requirements Lab courses require hands-on participation in the kitchen, physical attendance is required in each class. Students must provide their own culinary uniforms. The uniform requirements include a cook's coat (white with logo and name), cook's pants (black), apron (white), cook's beanie (white), and non-slip kitchen shoes (black). Order uniforms in advance, delivery typically takes two weeks. Use the link below for ordering your required uniform from Chefworks. Note: kitchen shoes will be purchased separately. https://orderentry.chefworks.com/cotd Lecture Hours: 18 Lab Hours: 108 Repeatable: No Grading: Letter Prerequisite: CART-060 or concurrent enrollment. Advisory: None Limitation on enrollment: None Transfer Status: CSU Degree Applicable: AA/AS COD GE: None CalGETC: None
Prerequisites: CART 060