The Baking and Pastry Option in Culinary Arts provides students with an opportunity to explore their interest in the pastry field while maintaining fundamental concepts in core culinary courses. Students may use this degree to transfer to a four-year institution.
Students are required to take the Placement Test and, if applicable, complete all mathematics and reading courses, with a C or better, up to and including MATH073-Introduction to Algebra I and ENGL080-Reading and Writing II. General Education courses may be taken as offered during the program.
In addition to coursework, students are required to complete 400 hours of documented work experience (Cooperative Education, Internship, Externship or Service-Learning).
For additional program information, please contact the Culinary department at (609) 343-4944.
- Demonstrate knowledge and professional skills and techniques necessary for entry-level baking and pastry, culinary, and food service management positions;
- Identify and apply sanitation standards for the safe handling of food, beverage, tools and equipment throughout the flow of a foodservice operation in both the front and back of the house;
- Evaluate nutritional content of recipes and/or formulas with the ability to adjust recipes to produce healthier options, based on industry trends and consumers' dietary needs;
- Apply the basic principles and applications of baking & pastry mathematics as they apply to the food service industry;
- Identify and apply basic ingredients, techniques, science and design artistry behind standard baking & pastry/culinary products;
- Communicate effectively, professionally, and respectfully with diverse teams and customers.
(BAKG - Fall 2023)
General Education Courses
When a course is not specified, refer to the list of approved General Education courses.
Communication
Mathematics-Science-Technology
Social Science
Humanities
General Education Elective
Program Courses
Note: In addition to coursework, students are required to complete 400 hours of documented work experience (Cooperative Education, Internship, Externship or Service-Learning).