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.
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What you will learn
- 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
How to register
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42264 |
March 9, 2026 to April 2, 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.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42288 |
April 7, 2026 to April 30, 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.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42307 |
May 4, 2026 to May 28, 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.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42861 |
June 8, 2026 to July 2, 2026 |
Shop/Teaching Kitchen | VCC Downtown Campus | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61608 |
August 4, 2026 to August 27, 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.
Contact us
If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.
† 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.