BAKING & PASTRY ARTS Career Options Food Service Professional Baker Pastry Cook Assistant Pastry Chef Manager Barista Wedding Cake Designer Chocolatier
Future Opportunities with Further Education Head Baker Pastry Chef Pastry Shop/Bakery Manager Pastry Shop/Bakery Owner Hospitality Management Food Consultant/Designer
High School Credit Junior Year Baking & Pastry Arts: 3.0 Technology: .5
High School Credit Senior Year Baking & Pastry Arts: 3.0
Potential College Credit
The Baking & Pastry Arts program is seeking artistic, creative and enthusiastic young foodies who are interested in a culinary career that will test the limits of their skills, knowledge and passion. Baking & Pastry Arts embraces both the oldest culinary discipline, baking, along with some of the most innovative and cutting edge techniques in the profession. This two-year program will prepare you for a profession in baking and pastry and a career in the food and beverage industry, by helping you build a foundation of basic culinary knowledge and culinary skills. From bread production to chocolates and candies, you will learn the ABCs of food and food preparation.
The Polaris bakery serves the public giving students an opportunity to put their customer service skills to the test. Students prepare baked goods to sell in the student-run bakery, Indulge, giving them experience in the production of a variety of baked creations. This real life experience prepares students for their future in the hospitality industry.
“The Baking & Pastry Arts program at Polaris is top notch! Polaris is an amazing way to meet new friends and have fun while learning skills that will prepare you for your future. I’m also extremely lucky to have an awesome teacher like Chef Hoegler.” —Brianna Luonuansuu, Brooklyn High School
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Apply now at www.polaris.edu/register
*See your Polaris counselor for more information on college credit opportunities for this program.
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