Overview and Award Outcomes
Overview
The Baking and Pastry certificate prepares individuals for entry into the baking and pastry industry, including opportunities to work in independently-owned bakeries and restaurants, as well as opportunities in other food service businesses. Baking and pastry students will learn cake decorating, chocolates and confection sugars, plate presentation, and fundamentals of baking and pastry.
Award Outcomes
Prepare high quality baked goods, pastries, and sauces in a cost effective and efficient manner as utilized in professional foodservice operations
Develop knowledge in baking and pastry production operations
Create a variety of menus, based on selected recipes for baked goods consumption
Follow accepted safety and sanitation standards when storing and preparing baked goods
Career Opportunities
Starting, buying, or managing a baking and pastry business is a rewarding career option for students. In addition to entrepreneur opportunities, and depending on qualifications and experience, numerous positions are also available to graduates such as restaurant bakers, assistant pastry chefs, pantry personnel, kitchen managers, food salespersons, personal chefs, purchasing clerks, caterers, and entry-level chef/managers.
Semester Sequence
Offered at Brooklyn Park Only
Graduation (20 credits)
Semester listings reflect the recommended sequence. Due to circumstances beyond our control, the information herein is subject to change without notice.
5/19/2023 : BP 7120 / EP