Program Overview
Pastry Chef Assistant CertificateBusiness and Social Sciences Division, Room T302, (847) 543-2047www.clcillinois.edu/programs/hcm This certificate builds on the Baking and Pastry Assistant certificate and provides students with advanced level baking and pastry skills to prepare students for advanced career opportunities in the pastry industry. Students can acquire skills including advanced and artisan bread making, European tortes and pastries, advanced pastries, confectionery, chocolate work, frozen desserts, specialized diets and healthful baking. |
Recommended Plan of Study
First Semester | 9 Credits | |
Course | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
course ^ | College Success Seminar | [2] |
Introduction to Hospitality Industry | 3 | |
ServSafe: Food Service Sanitation | 1 | |
Patisserie I | 5 | |
Second Semester | 11 Credits | |
Course | Title | Hours |
Patisserie II | 5 | |
Hospitality Supervision | 3 | |
Baking and Pastry Elective (see list below) | 3 | |
Third Semester | 11-12 Credits | |
Course | Title | Hours |
Patisserie III | 5 | |
Baking and Pastry Elective (see list below) | 3 | |
Baking and Pastry Elective (see list below) | 3-4 | |
Total Hours for Certificate | 31 | |
Baking and Pastry Elective Options | ||
Course | Title | Hours |
Yeast Breads | 3 | |
Advanced Yeast Breads | 3 | |
Special Diets and Healthful Baking | 4 | |
Cake Decorating | 4 | |
Chocolate and Confections | 3 | |
Culinary and Hospitality Internship | 3 | |
^ The credit for CLC 120, College Success Seminar, is an institutional requirement for graduation. It is not part of the program requirements but must be completed with a D or better.
For more information on recommended courses or program specific advising contact your Academic Success Advisor or the Business and Social Sciences Division at (847) 543-2047.