Prepare and Bake Basic Breads Taster
Hospo, Food & Tourism
A course by
Wintec
A four-week STAR taster course for secondary students offering hands-on experience in preparing and baking basic breads, introducing learners to professional baking in a commercial kitchen setting.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
The Hub, Rotokauri Campus, Hamilton
It will take a total of 4 weeks
This course requires 6 hours per week
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Prepare and bake basic breads
Identify ingredients, mix, shape, proof, and bake bread following fundamental baking industry practices.
Operate safely in a commercial kitchen
Develop familiarity with commercial kitchen safety procedures, hygiene standards, and suitable attire.
Gain insight into careers in baking
Experience the working environment of a commercial kitchen and explore career options in the baking and hospitality industry.
What You're Signing Up For
The Prepare and Bake Basic Breads Taster provides secondary students (Year 11 and above) with hands-on exposure to the basics of bread baking in a commercial kitchen. Over four weekly sessions, participants will mix, shape, and bake a variety of breads while gaining an understanding of professional bakery environments and student life at Wintec. This course serves as a practical introduction to the baking and culinary industry.
Course Content
- Mixing, shaping, and baking various breads
- Hands-on training in a trainee commercial kitchen
- Introduction to commercial baking practices
- Overview of the bakery industry
- Experience student life as a culinary student
What you need to know first
Enrolled in Year 11 or above at a secondary school
Bookings must be made through school careers advisor
Appropriate dress code for kitchen (long pants, covered shoes, hair tied back, no jewellery)
Student KAMAR printout and NSN number required
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Bakery
Hospitality
Food Services
Future employment opportunities might be
Entry-level bakery roles
Further study in bakery and patisserie
Pathways to commercial kitchen or hospitality industry roles
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