This course introduces students to advanced baking techniques, pastry, and dessert production. Students prepare breads and a variety of desserts for a restaurant service outlet. Emphasis is placed on methods of preparation and the quality of the finished products. Students utilize plating and presentation techniques from previous courses. Students run the dessert station of the restaurant kitchen, and develop critical thinking, time management, communication, and teamwork skills to expedite dessert orders.
Prerequisites
CULI 2505, CULI 2522.
Course type
This course is offered as part of a VCC program and cannot be taken individually.
International students: Eligibility is determined at the program level. Visit the program page for international student requirements and application information.
- 1. Orientation to Course Information, Review House Guidelines 2. Professional Practice 3. Health And Safety Principles for the Bakeshop and Restaurant Dessert Station 4. Equipment Use and Maintenance for the Bakeshop and Restaurant Dessert Station 5. Introduction to Artisanal Breads and Production 6. Introduction to Pastries and Production 7. Introduction to Advanced Desserts and Production 8. Introduction to Cakes and Production 9. Introduction to The Dessert Station and Service
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72137 |
November 23, 2026 to December 17, 2026 |
Shop/Teaching Kitchen Lecture |
VCC Downtown Campus | See full schedule | |
| 72161 |
January 11, 2027 to February 4, 2027 |
Shop/Teaching Kitchen Lecture |
VCC Downtown Campus | See full schedule | |
| 72186 |
February 8, 2027 to March 4, 2027 |
Shop/Teaching Kitchen Lecture |
VCC Downtown Campus | See full schedule | |
| 72818 |
October 26, 2026 to November 19, 2026 |
Shop/Teaching Kitchen Lecture |
VCC Downtown Campus | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41776 |
April 8, 2027 to May 1, 2027 |
Shop/Teaching Kitchen | VCC Downtown Campus | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.
How to take this course
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Contact us
If you have any questions, please email at [email protected].
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.