Baking And Pastry Arts Management

Program Overview

Centennial College's Baking and Pastry Arts Management program is designed to enhance your fundamental baking and pastry arts skills, preparing you for a management role in the baking sector. This program emphasizes essential skills such as menu design, purchasing, planning, and execution, enabling you to transform your passion into a successful business. Students will engage in hands-on learning experiences in state-of-the-art baking labs, including a unique commercial bakeshop and an on-campus café, restaurant, and event center. The program culminates in a 14-week work-integrated learning opportunity with industry partners, ensuring you graduate job-ready with certifications like Smart Serve, Safe Food Handlers, and CPR.

Program Structure

The Baking and Pastry Arts Management program spans a duration of 2 years, divided into 4 semesters. This comprehensive program structure includes:

• Hands-on training in baking and pastry labs
• Work-integrated learning opportunities with industry partners
• Industry certifications upon graduation

Students also have the option to enter the program after completing a one-year Baking – Pre-employment program, allowing them to earn their diploma in just one additional year. The program is available for both domestic and international students, with classes starting in September and January.

Featured Experiences

• Work in state-of-the-art baking and pastry labs, including a commercial bakeshop.
• Participate in a 14-week work-integrated learning opportunity with industry partners.
• Gain important industry certifications such as Smart Serve, Safe Food Handlers, and CPR.
• Engage in real-world environments through an on-campus café, restaurant, and event center.
• Experience unique programs like the Ocean Wise Program, focusing on sustainable seafood sourcing.
• Benefit from the Feast On® certification, recognizing the sourcing of local food and beverage products.

Career Options

Graduates of the Baking and Pastry Arts Management program can pursue various career paths in Canada, including:

• Pastry Chef: Specializes in creating desserts, pastries, and confections, often working in restaurants or bakeries.
• Bakery Chef: Focuses on the production of bread and baked goods, managing the baking process and quality control.
• Food Entrepreneur: Starts and manages their own food-related business, utilizing skills in baking and management.
• Culinary Instructor: Teaches baking and pastry arts in culinary schools or community education programs.
• Food Product Developer: Works with food companies to create new baking products, focusing on innovation and market trends.

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