WELCOME TO PASTRY AND BAKING

According to the National Restaurant Association, the hospitality industry employment is anticipated to grow by 11% over the next 10 years. As foodservice operations grow so to will the demand for qualifi ed employees to fi ll the additional positions. The pastry and baking arts is a specialized fi eld that currently has a shortage of labor. The Pastry & Baking Arts specialization will prepare students to help fi ll the industry demand. The specialization fi ts into the current Foodservice Management program structure. Additional classes will allow students to seek specialized skills necessary for employment as a pastry cook upon graduation. Moreover, the student will still be grounded in to the fundamentals of foodservice management. Pastry & Baking students will gain exposure to proper sanitation and safety practices, proper nutritional practices, proper equipment procedures, and proper supervisory management practices inthe same classes that the Culinary students will attend. Admission to the Pastry & Baking Arts program is competitive. Applications should be received by April 1 of each year for admission into the fall program. Applicants to the program must have a minimum GPA of 2.0, a score of 18 or higher on the English section of the ACT (or SAT equivalent) or successful completion of ENGL 0097 or ENGL 1104, and a score of 18 or better on the Math section of the ACT (or SAT equivalent) or successful completion of MATH 0095. Experience in the food service industry or certifi cation from a ProStart program is highly desirable. To continue in the Pastry & Baking Arts program, the student must meet the following standards:
a.) Pass all courses required for the A.A.S. degree.
b.) Maintain a minimum overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 and no less than a “C” grade in all Culinary Arts courses.
Readmission to the program will be determined on an individual basis. This will be decided by the Admissions Committee on the basis of qualifications of the student and upon a space available. Students in good standing who withdraw from the program for unpredicatable or uncontrollable reasons will be given priority consideration if the reapply.

Application for Pastry & Baking Arts Specialization