(225 Hours)

There is nothing sweeter than a career in baking and pastry arts.  The Baking and Pastry Arts program at Polaris Career Center will provide a solid foundation in the preparation of basic skills needed for this growing industry. You will obtain the practical and theoretical hands-on training necessary to prepare quality bakery products.

 Topics include:

• Preparation of various cookies, custards, mousses, meringues, quick breads, cakes, cupcakes, tortes, frostings, fillings, pies, tarts, yeast breads, pre-fermented breads, laminated doughs, chocolates, ice creams, sorbets, and more
• Commercial food equipment operation
• How to use the necessary tools to prepare and present products
• Introduction to ingredients, mixing methods and garnishes
• Proper handling and storage of foods
• Basic pastry and culinary techniques (piping, knife skills, etc.)
• Sanitation and safety through ServSafe certification
• Entrepreneurship
• Customer Service

This program is for beginners who have a true passion for baking and learning and is appropriate for those interested in starting a home-based business.  Our students gain skills, knowledge and confidence.

Schedule/Tuition:

Fall 2011
Monday & Wednesday
5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
September 12, 2011 – March 7, 2012 (approximate ending date)

Spring 2012
Tuesday & Thursday
5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
March 20, 2012 – August 23, 2012 (approximate ending date)

Tuition Fee:  $2,995
Tuition includes textbooks, supplies and ServSafe certification test fees.

Call Elaine Byrd at (440) 891-7697 for more information or to begin the registration process.

Program Resources

Syllabus

Sample Assignments

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