Contest Description
Contestants are challenged to meet production and quality standards expected by industry. The contest includes a written examination and practical exercises. Contestants demonstrate their knowledge and skills through scaling, mixing, preparing and baking seven products. The products include breads, rolls, cookies, and assorted pastries. The student must also demonstrate their cake decorating skills. The contestant must work efficiently to produce quality products in a job-like setting.
Contest Chair or Organizer
Mar 25, 2024
Contest Update
Supplied by the Competitors: Each student MUST bring the following equipment in addition to what is printed in the technical standards: This is a minimum list of tools needed. Competitors may bring additional materials*, but they must be stored in your workplace. Judging will include a neat and clean workspace. *Additional equipment brought is subject to the competition chair’s review and approval for use.
Calculator
Standing mixer
2 full-size sheet pans
2 - ½ sheet pans
1 pie pan
2 - 3 qt. saucepans
1 palette knife
Food coloring
1 grease brush
Tasting spoons
Sanitation bucket/spray bottle
Plastic wrap and aluminum foil
Cake box/ baked good boxes
Band-aids
For Service and Display:
4 plates/platters for:
12 cookies
6 biscuits
1 decorated cake
1 pie
Pastry cutter
Rolling Pin
Biscuit Cutter
Turn Table
Decorating Supplies:
3 – Couplers
1 – Rose nail
1 - Leaf tip - #352
1 – Shell tip - #21
1 – Flower tip - #104
1 – Writing tip - #4
3 - Pastry Bags
3 – Mixing bowls
5 – Small Bowls
1 – Liquid Measuring Cup
Rubber scraper
Small portion scoop