Program: Baking & Pastry
Do you have a passion for baking? The Baking and Pastry arts programs is an intensive, hands-on program that focuses on the fundamentals of Baking and Pastry principles and techniques. This program prepares you for a career as a baker, pastry cook in hotels, restaurants, bakeries or even your own home business. It covers a broad range of topics ranging from bread and pastries to cake and chocolate. The program also includes a student-run Bakery where students receive intensive professional and practical experience.
Career Opportunities
Careers in Baking and Pastry.
- Start your career as a baker or pastry chef in a hotel or retail bakery.
- Become an entrepreneur and start up your own home business or catering for special events.
- Work as a pastry chef in a resort or on a cruise.
- Find a job in an institutional facility, such as retirement homes and educational facilities.
Degrees & Certificates
Baking & Pastry Arts (AS + Cert) Curriculum Guide
Explore the degrees and certificates offered by the Baking & Pastry Arts program.
Associate in Science (AS), Baking & Pastry Arts
Plan Code: 2142 – The Baking and Pastry Arts Associate in Science Degree provides students with the fundamental knowledge of Baking and Pastry principles and techniques to prepare our graduates for employment in Retail, Hotel, and Resort Bakery and Pastry kitchens. The associate degree will provide students with a broad-based general education which will prepare them for global citizenry.
PROGRAM STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:
- Create yeast bread products to industry standards.
- Create pastry products to industry standards.
- Synthesize the principles and reactions of basic baking ingredients and their properties alone and when combined with other ingredients.
- Demonstrate industry-standard kitchen safety and sanitation practices.
Certificate of Achievement, Baking & Pastry Arts
Plan Code: 3142 – The Baking and Pastry Arts Certificate of Achievement provides students with the fundamental knowledge of Baking and Pastry principles and techniques to prepare our graduates for employment in Retail, Hotel, and Resort Bakery and Pastry kitchens.
PROGRAM STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:
- Create yeast bread products to industry standards.
- Create pastry products to industry standards.
- Synthesize the principles and reactions of basic baking ingredients and their properties alone and when combined with other ingredients.
- Demonstrate industry-standard kitchen safety and sanitation practices.
Course Offerings
View courses offered in different semesters to assist in academic planning.
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Course Descriptions
FAQ
How long does it take to complete the program?
Depending on the number of units you take and whether you are a full-time or part-time student, completing a certificate program or completing an associate degree program can take about one and a half to two years.
Make a 30-minute appointment with an academic counselor to receive services in educational plans, transcript evaluation, and career planning.
What type of baking experience do I need to enter the program?
No prior baking experience is required to enter the program.
What if I have a food allergy?
Let your instructor know what types of allergy before your class starts and she/he will give you more information.
Do I need to purchase food for the class?
No. Your class material fees will cover all ingredients used in class.
How much does the program cost?
| Degrees & Certificates | Estimated Cost |
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| A.S. in Baking and Pastry Arts | $4,988 |
| Certificate of Achievement in Baking & Pastry Arts | $4,114 |
*Fees are subject to change. Please visit Financial Aid for more information on tuition cost and Federal Work Study information.
Who are the Career & Technical Education (CTE) counselors?
| Schools/Program | Counselor | Location |
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| Career & Technical Education | Alicia Andujo | LAC |
| Career & Technical Education | Lorraine Blouin | LAC |
| Career & Technical Education | Laura Garcia | LAC |
| Career & Technical Education | Diana Ogimachi | LAC |
| Career & Technical Education | Robert Olmos | PCC |
| Career & Technical Education | Tom To | PCC |
Please visit the Counseling Office for Academic Counseling, Career Exploration, Educational Planning, College Transfer, Student Resources, and many others to help you achieve your educational goals.
Will my credits transfer from another institution?
Depending on which institution and the type of class. This will be assessed on an individual basis. Make an appointment with an academic counselor.
For more information, please visit LBCC Transfer Center.
How do I receive my degree or certificate after I finish the coursework?
You will need to complete an application for your degree or certificate and submit that application to the LBCC Admissions & Records office. Visit Admissions & Records for more details.