Baking & Pastry Arts

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.

“The Baking & Pastry Arts program is great because I get the opportunity to learn a trade while still in high school. This program teaches me the skills I need to manage my own business.”

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.

Charles Dove, Berea-Midpark High School

Career Options

Assistant Pastry Chef Baker Barista Chocolatier Food Service Professional Manager Pastry Cook Wedding Cake Designer

Future Opportunities with Further Education

Food Consultant/Designer Head Baker Hospitality Management Pastry Chef Pastry Shop/Bakery Manager Pastry Shop/Bakery Owner

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

*See your Polaris counselor for more information on college credit opportunities for this program.

Certifications

ServSafe Food Handler ServSafe Food Manager OSHA 10-Hour