CERT 4 PATISSERIE

We are now offering a new course here at Hamilton. This course is designed for individuals who wish to develop the skills and knowledge required to work in supervisory/team leadership roles in a Bakery enterprise.
Specifically the Certificate IV in Hospitality (Patisserie) 2686 provides an opportunity for learners to: . apply a broad range of theoretical and practical skills required to effectively evaluate, plan and perform a variety of job functions required for the efficient operating of a hospitality/catering or Patisserie establishment . develop supervisory and team leadership skills required to effectively lead and guide others in a hospitality/catering environment. The course will be timetabled Monday afternoons. Subjects include:
. monitoring and controlling operational costs . ordering and controlling of stock . establishing and controlling quality assurance systems . developing and implementing food safety/OHS programs

BAKESKILLS IS UNDERWAY!!

Training has started for the 2005 Bakeskills competiton to be run at Hamilton campus on Tuesday 13/12/05. The team representing the Hunter is Tim Jackson from Kurri Bread Basket and Nathan George from Federation Fresh. The team is being trained by Dean Tilden and Dean Gibson with support from Stewart Latter. Currently they are working on their callebaut http://www.barry-callebaut.com/ chocolate cake. The winner will go onto to represent the Hunter at the National finals in 2006