Baking & Pastry - The Art Institute of Seattle

Baking & Pastry from The Art Institute of Seattle is a Campus Associate Baking degree that prepares you for a Vocational Programs career. n the Baking & Pastry associate's degree program, our students have the opportunity to gain hands-on baking skills. Emphasis is placed on fundamental pastry and breadbaking techniques, in addition to all-purpose baking , desserts, cake decoration, and pastry arts . Students have the opportunity to create from scratch a variety of baked delicacies such as breads, cookies, pies, tarts, cakes and other desserts. To complement their culinary techniques, students can learn critical thinking and business essentials, and receive a solid foundation designed to enhance their knowledge and skills in the kitchen. Graduates are prepared to seek entry-level employment in positions such as line cook and pantry cook (garde manger). Program Objectives Upon completion of this program, graduates will: ? demonstrate the ability to professionally prepare standardized recipes using a variety of cooking techniques as well as the appropriate equipment and cooking skills. ? describe and perform tasks related to common business practices within the culinary industry including inventory, menu planning, cost control, and food purchasing. ? describe the principles of food and beverage management as well as the functions essential to the operation of the dining room in a restaurant through developing an appropriate business for a specific market. ? define and articulate the professional values of the culinary profession including the standards for presenting themselves to employers in a professional manner, personal commitments to respect co-workers, employers, and equipment, well-defined career goals, and the value of life-long professional development. View more details on The Art Institute of Seattle . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Baking courses.