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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare for work
  2. Prepare bases for gateaux, tortes and entremets
  3. Prepare fillings and finishes for gateaux, tortes and entremets
  4. Assemble gateaux, tortes and entremets
  5. Finish gateaux, tortes and entremets
  6. Complete work

Range Statement

This section specifies different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.

Baking equipment for gateaux, tortes and entremets must include:

equipment, including:

industrial mixer and attachments

freezer

cool room or refrigerator

industrial cook tops

equipment accessories, including:

dough hook attachment

cake beater attachment

cake whisk attachment

ancillary equipment, including:

rolling pin

cake hoops or tins

equipment to temper chocolate

plateware for entremets

tools and utensils, including:

pallet knives

ladles or spoons

scrapers

cake knives.

Bases must include:

cake

laminated or short pastry.

Fillings and finishes must include:

sabayon or custard

aerated creams

chocolate-based glazes or sauces

tempered couverture chocolate

fruit fillings

bavarois or mousse

meringue or butter cream

chocolate or sugar garnishes.