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Baking and Pastry

    Intake Periods
  • Every Month
    Modes of Study
  • Full Time
  • Part Time
  • Weekend
Course Overview

The Bakery and Pastry course is designed to provide trainees with essential skills and knowledge to effectively produce bakery and pastry products for the hospitality industry. The course will cover basic and advanced techniques, enabling participants to apply their skills efficiently and produce special products aligned with current hospitality trends.

Justification

New trends in baking and pastry technology have become essential skills in the fast-evolving hospitality industry. Modern pastry and bakery techniques have a significant positive impact on customer satisfaction and overall productivity.

Course Purpose

The purpose of this pastry course is to equip trainees with the necessary skills and knowledge to thrive in the hospitality industry. Trainees will learn to create advanced baking and pastry products using techniques relevant to current trends.

Who Can Join

  • Trainees seeking skills in pastry and bakery products
  • Entrepreneurs and workers in the pastry, baking, and confectionery industry
  • Hobby bakers aiming to turn their passion into a business
  • Specialist chefs needing advanced pastry and bakery techniques

Teaching Model

This course uses a practical-based learning approach. Learners actively engage in baking various products, working on real-life projects to apply the skills and techniques covered during training.

Expected Learning Outcomes

  • Explain the properties and roles of ingredients used in the baking and pastry industry.
  • Design new recipes for pastry and bakery products for different clientele.
  • Prepare pastry and bakery products using various specialized techniques.
  • Develop a business case for a pastry and bakery startup.

Entry Qualifications

This course is open to anyone passionate about pastry and bakery.

Curriculum Road Map
Level I
  • Introduction to bakery and pastry and its products
  • Bread making skills: assorted breads, Danish pastries, confectioneries
  • Pastries: puff, short crust, sugar, flaky pastries
  • Recipe structuring: standard recipes, costing, significance
  • Finishing skills: dredging, piping, icing, garnishing
  • Health and dietary considerations: special sweeteners, gluten-free products, mono-unsaturated fats
  • Emerging trends: international cuisines, traditional techniques and flavors, culinary innovation