Baking and Pastry Assistant (Plan Business, Hospitality, and Information Technology - 22FJ)

This program prepares students for entry-level employment in bakeshop operations in the food service industry, including bakeries, restaurants, hotels, country clubs, retail stores, catering, institutional foodservice and commercial foodservice operations. The program provides students with an understanding of the varied career choices in the hospitality industry. Students gain a basic level of baking and pastry skills and competence in food safety and sanitation practices. Students learn how to use recipes and prepare a variety of breads and pastries including quick breads, yeast breads, pies, pastries, tarts, custards, mousses, and cakes, as well as plate presentation. Students earn the ServSafe Foodservice Sanitation license as a part of this certificate.