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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.
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.
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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.
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. Academic Tours allow you to explore labs and get to the core of your future program. If you’re looking for a deeper dive into your academic area of interest, opt for a Self-Scheduled Personal Tour. Comprehensive COVID-19 safety protocols are in place.
May 26
Baking & Culinary Visit Day
Wednesday, May 269:00 AM - 1:00 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Jun 12
Baking & Culinary Visit Day
Saturday, June 1210:00 AM - 2:00 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Jul 7
Baking & Culinary Visit Day
Wednesday, July 711:00 AM - 3:00 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Jul 17
Baking & Culinary Visit Day
Saturday, July 179:00 AM - 1:00 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
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