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    Career & Technical Education

    Baking and Pastry

    Careers / Consumer Services, Hospitality, and Tourism / Baking and Pastry

    Program Description

    Chefs making bread

    Students in the Baking and Pastry program have an opportunity to explore the hospitality industry and professional baking. In this program, students use food chemistry and professional kitchen equipment to produce edible food products fit for sale to consumers. Students will learn the application of sweet and savory food concepts, kitchen and business management, food safety and sanitation, and nutrition principles.

     

    Completer Courses

    • Honors Baking and Pastry 1
    • Honors Baking and Pastry 2
     

    Schools Offering Completer

    • CAT North
     

    Potential Certifications

    National Restaurant Association ServSafe Certification

    • Food Manager
    • Food Handler

    American Culinary Federation (ACF)

    • Certified Fundamental Pastry Cook
     

    Articulated/Proficiency Credit

    Anne Arundel Community College (AACC)

    • HRM 119 - Certification in Sanitation (1 credit)
    • HRM 111 - Introduction to Hospitality Industry (3 credits)
    • HRM 124 - Introduction to Baking and Pastry (3 credits)
     

    Career Opportunities upon Program Completion

    • Cake Decorator ($24,440 - $$47,610)
    • Food Blogger/Writer
    • Pastry Chef ($34,480 - $53,399)
    • Baker ($42,129 - $61,634)
     

    Career Opportunities with Additional Education and Training

    • Executive Pastry Chef ($48,802 - $84,015)
    • Bakery Manager ($42,371 - $77,525)
    • Food Stylist ($63,981 - $79,261)
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