CART 020
BAKING AND PASTRIES I
College of the Desert · Fall 2026
Catalog 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
Sections
Current meeting, instructor, credit, and enrollment details
1178
FullSeats: 20/20 seats Last recorded: Jul 30, 2026, 11:45 AM- Days & times
- Mo We · 8:00 – 8:20 AMMo We · 8:30 – 11:35 AM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 31 – Dec 18
- Location
- Liberal Arts Building 9ALiberal Arts Building 6
- Instructor
- Eguaras, Luigi G.
1190
FullSeats: 20/20 seats Last recorded: Jul 30, 2026, 11:45 AM- Days & times
- Mo We · 12:00 – 12:20 PMMo We · 12:30 – 3:35 PM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 31 – Dec 18
- Location
- Liberal Arts Building 9ALiberal Arts Building 6
- Instructor
- Orozco, Frank L.