Pastry Certificaate
Program Details
College-approved Certificate
The Pastry Certificate is designed to provide the student with the skills necessary to assist in pastry shops, restaurants, and many other industry institutions. Completion of the coursework in two semesters will award the student with a college-approved certificate.
The student will receive ServSafe certification upon successfully passing the National Certification exam, which indicates to future employers that the student has the knowledge and capabilities to maintain the sanitation standards as dictated by the National Restaurant Association.
The Pastry Certificate enables students to:
- Practice the skills necessary to assist in pastry shops, restaurants, and related departments in industry institutions;
- Establish and maintain sanitation standards for service operations under the National Certification guidelines;
- Produce accurate food computations and demonstrate an understanding of weights and measures;
- Become proficient in baking techniques, processes, methods and ingredients used to prepare yeast breads, quick breads, various types of cookies and cakes, meringues, creams and custards, and dessert sauces;
- Prepare pastries and desserts, pate choux and puff pastry, a variety of fillings, and hot and cold sauces.
- Demonstrate techniques, terminology, and the creative process in the design of finished display pieces;
- Develop the professionalism necessary for working successfully with subordinates, peers, supervisors, suppliers, customers and industry professionals;
Students can proceed toward a degree in Culinary Arts upon completion of this certificate, if they so desire.
A minimum of 29 credits and 9 courses is required for completion. The same course may not be used as two different course requirements.