CART 20 - Baking and Pastries I

    Recent Professors
    Frank L. Orozco, Luigi G. Eguaras
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    20 students
    Difficulty
    4.4Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    CART-060 or concurrent enrollment.
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of CART 20
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course is designed to provide understanding of basic characteristics and function of major ingredients. Focus is on the importance and accuracy of weights, measurements and mixing methods. Hands-on experience in the production of doughs, yeast breads, cookies, pies, cakes, and decorating techniques. A Classic Chef uniform is required for this course. Note: No credit for CART 020 if student has successfully completed CART 033. Culinary Uniform and Lab Requirements Lab courses require hands-on participation in the kitchen, physical attendance is required in each class. Students must provide their own culinary uniforms. The uniform requirements include a cook's coat (white with logo and name), cook's pants (black), apron (white), cook's beanie (white), and non-slip kitchen shoes (black). Order uniforms in advance, delivery typically takes two weeks. Use the link below for ordering your required uniform from Chefworks. Note: kitchen shoes will be purchased separately. https://orderentry.chefworks.com/cotd Lecture Grading: Letter CART-060 or concurrent enrollment. Transfer Status: CSU Degree Applicable: AA/AS COD GE: None CalGETC: None
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 12:00pm–12:20pm, Mon Wed 12:30pm–3:35pm, Mon Wed 8:00am–8:20am, Mon Wed 8:00am–8:30am