The Art Institutes System of Schools

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After earning an Associate in Arts in Baking & Pastry degree in our program graduates are prepared to seek entry-level positions such as line cooks in restaurants and bakeries. Learners will practice hands-on preparation of fundamental pastry and bread-baking techniques as they prepare desserts, pastry arts, and decorate cakes and other culinary treats. Along with learning baking skills through hands-on participation graduates will also gain valuable business training essential for operating within a bakery.

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After earning an Associate in Arts in Culinary Arts degree graduates will be prepared put their training to use as entry-level cooks with a solid background in all aspects of the food-service industry. Students will explore food cost control, safety and sanitation standards, and beverage and menu planning as they learn to produce quality food dishes in collaboration with others. The program provides the essentials for learners to join this fast-paced, delectable field.

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Individuals who have a passion for food and an eye for business can earn a Bachelor of Science in Culinary Arts Management degree and seek positions that require the expertise of focused individuals. The program will cover aspects of the business that include catering, event planning, financial accounting, and cost planning effectively. Because this industry is so people-oriented, courses also cover interpersonal communication skills and handling employee relations legally and appropriately for a business environment.

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Earning a diploma in our Culinary Arts program will provide learners a fundamental grounding of culinary concepts and theories that relate to this creative and respected industry. Students will learn the principals of sanitation and safety, essentials for baking and pastry preparation, and practices that are crucial to hospitality management professions. Graduates of this diploma program will have the skills and hands-on training experience to prepare them for entry-level employment in this high-growth industry.