Kai Austin

St. Brother Andre Catholic High School

LaSalle College Vancouver

At LCV, students such as myself are exposed to a variety of classes teaching everything frombasic culinary skills to advanced techniques, to foodservice operation management and more. Baking and Pastry Arts students are automatically placed in the following courses specific to the necessary skills of a pastry chef: - Introduction to Pastry - Introduction to Baking - European Cakes and Tortes - Artisan Breads and Bakery Production - Advanced Patisserie- Chocolates… Show more At LCV, students such as myself are exposed to a variety of classes teaching everything frombasic culinary skills to advanced techniques, to foodservice operation management and more. Baking and Pastry Arts students are automatically placed in the following courses specific to the necessary skills of a pastry chef: - Introduction to Pastry - Introduction to Baking - European Cakes and Tortes - Artisan Breads and Bakery Production - Advanced Patisserie- Chocolates, Confections, and Showpieces Furthermore, we undergo training in safety and sanitation, nutrition, menu management, sustainable purchasing procedures, front-of-house management, and restaurant ownership. This rigorous one-year program takes bakers of any level and makes them into professional, knowledgable and skilled pastry chefs ready for work in the industry upon graduation. Show less