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Baking & Culinary
Plate up your culinary masterpiece and put your talent on the table in Le Jeune Chef, our fine dining restaurant.
Baking & Pastry Arts
Associate of Applied Science Degree (A.A.S.)
Culinary Arts Technology
Associate of Applied Science Degree (A.A.S.)
Culinary Applications
Certificate
Professional Baking
Certificate
Whether you dream of opening a restaurant or baking your way to success, we have a program to support your greatest ambitions.
When you combine expert faculty, small class sizes, a hands-on approach to education, and advanced labs outfitted with world-class equipment, you get a recipe for success. From freshly baked breads and confections to culinary arts masterpieces, you’ll discover a world of flavor that opens the door to endless opportunities in hospitality.
Explore our programs
Baking & Pastry Arts (A.A.S.)
Perfect your baking and pastry art skills in this three-semester program that features extensive hands-on experience in the lab and an internship.
Culinary Arts Technology (A.A.S.)
Explore classical, American regional, and international cuisines, styles, and techniques. Travel the world of flavor and come home to a career you can truly enjoy for years to come.
Culinary Applications Certificate
From menu planning and food prep techniques to cooking methods and safety standards, you’ll build the hands-on experience to take your culinary career to a whole new level.
Professional Baking Certificate
In just two semesters you'll level up your baking skills with hands-on lessons focused on bread, cakes, desserts, confections, and business operations.
Bachelor Degree Pathway
Rise to administrative and management positions in your field with an Applied Management (B.S.) degree, available online or on-campus.
Minors & Immersions
Pair a minor with any bachelor's degree, or an immersion with any bachelor's or associate's degree.
Tour Schedule
Seeing is believing.
Think Penn College might be a good fit for you? Make plans to visit and discover what hands-on learning is all about.
Jun 24
Open House
Saturday, June 24 8:30 AM - 2 :30 PM
Jul 29
Open House
Saturday, July 29 8:30 - 2 :30 PM
Pre-College Programs
Define your future
There are lots of ways to explore your future across all types of majors from nursing to culinary.
Get a taste of tomorrow
- Stay and learn on campus over your summer break
- Explore a variety of career options
- Experience our hands-on approach to education
- Earn up to $2,000 in Penn College scholarships
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News
05.18.2023
A tip of the hat to the college's Derby megastars!
Nearly two dozen Penn College business and hospitality students made their mark at 149th running of the storied Kentucky Derby in early May. For the past 30 years, Penn College has been part of that story.
05.05.2023
'Careers' class hears from astute hospitality practitioners
Culinary arts technology grad and current business administration student Melyce E. Kenyon, owner and operator of MK Bubble Drinks, visited with students in the Careers in Hospitality class, taught by Chef Mary G. Trometter, assistant professor of hospitality management/culinary arts.
04.28.2023