The integration of operational and technical elements of patisserie and confectionery together with the theoretical knowledge will serve as a pillar for the development of this professional activity (Menu design and creation, pastry gastronomical sales, use of products and tools, etc.) the theoretical training is complemented with a period of professional internships in a real context, in the workshop-room of patisserie and confectionery and in the school’s restaurant. Duration: 240 hours (48 hours theoretical + 192 practical) Content: BLOQUE 1. INTRODUCTION: Food manipulation and handling, Occupational Risk Prevention in the kitchen. Kitchen organization, machinery, and tools. BLOQUE 2. PATISSERIE BASES BLOQUE 3. BASIC PRODUCTS OF BAKING AND PASTRIES BLOQUE 4. PASTRY TECHNOLOGY I. DOUGHS, CREAMS AND FILLERS BLOQUE 5. PASTRY TECHNOLOGY II. SPECIAL BAKING AND PASTRY PREPARATIONS BLOQUE 6. FOOD TECHNOLOGY AND FOOD SAFTEY BLOQUE 7. CREATION AND PRESENTATION OF DESSERTS AND PASTRY PRODUCTS BLOQUE 8. DECORATION Y PRESENTATION
Traditional confectionery, chocolate, ice cream, new preparation techniques, decoration, presentations, and the care for taste and aesthetics are the foundations of the training of a pastry chef. In addition to elaborating and presenting pastries of all kinds, the student will learn how to manage the production and composition operations and to integrate in the patisserie area in the bakery or restaurant.