Baking & Pastry Arts majors

Employers frequently recognize our students for having what it takes to be successful professionals.

Practical experience
Students average 15 hours per week in the baking and pastry labs each semester, and dedicate 240 hours to practical experience during the summer internship.

American Culinary Federation Education Foundation
Graduates are eligible to certify for free through the American Culinary Federation.

Le Jeune Chef Restaurant
Le Jeune Chef Restaurant offers real-life training to students in the College's School of Hospitality.

Guittard Chocolate Company
The School of Hospitality exclusively uses fine chocolates from Guittard Chocolate Company.

Choose a degree
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)

Baking & Pastry Arts

  • baker
  • baker's helper
  • pastry cook
  • assistant pastry chef
  • bakery manager

Competency Credential

Related Major

Technology Management
  • After completing an associate's degree or equivalent coursework, you have the opportunity to complete a Bachelor of Science degree on the Penn College campus or online via distance learning.

Tacy DeGreene"There was something more here and it's something you can't really describe … You're actually seeing the careers and that's exciting."

Tacy DeGreene , Baking & Pastry Arts

Other Baking & Pastry Arts Information

Printable Information
Mission & Objectives
Cake Competition Display - March 7, 2013 - 2012 Winners

The students in the Cakes and Decorations II class will use all of their creativity to an exciting display of fondant cakes.
Cake Competition Display information

Culinary & Pastry Experience - April 19, 2013

See fabulous creations by culinary arts and baking & pastry arts students in our School of Hospitality.
Culinary & Pastry Experience Information

Food Show - December 6, 2013 - 2012 Winners

See fabulous creations by culinary arts and baking & pastry arts students in our School of Hospitality.
Food Show information

Learning Opportunities

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