Baking and Pastry Option - Culinary Arts AAS
Are you passionate about baking? Do you enjoy making people smile when they eat your dessert? Make your dreams a reality and enroll at the Culinary Arts Institute today. This degree program will provide training in the basic aspects of baking. You will be taught by expert baking and pastry chefs with many years of experience and talent who will show you the fundamental techniques you need to succeed in entry-level employment in the industry. Enjoy small and affordable classes that are local and easily accessible, where you will experience one-on-one, hands-on instruction. Take advantage of the largest and most modern instructional kitchens and bakeshops in NJ to help you achieve your dreams. Hybrid classes available. Start working on your career today!
Our students come from diverse backgrounds and experiences. What unites all of them is their passion for food and service. See what they had to say…
American Culinary Federation Education Foundation (ACFEF) accreditation of AAS Culinary Arts, Certificate - Culinary Arts, AAS Culinary Arts-Baking and Pastry Option, Certificate - Baking and Pastry Arts is valid until 06/30/2024. The AAS Culinary Arts and Certificate Culinary Arts have been accredited continuously since 06/30/1997.
- Major
- Culinary Arts, Baking and Pastry
- Degree
- Culinary Arts, Baking and Pastry Option, AAS
Description
The AAS in Culinary Arts Baking and Pastry Degree option is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skill set relevant for entry level employment in the baking and pastry segment of the foodservice/hospitality industry. The option will introduce students to fundamentals and advanced techniques in a progressive format. Upon completion of the first semester in the culinary arts program, students will begin the specialization in baking and pastries. The program will rely heavily on hands-on learning with the majority of the instruction being the CAI pastry labs.
Requirements
Complete the following courses:
COMPLETE ENG-101
| ENG-101 College Composition I |
ENG-102 or ENG-103
| ENG-102 College Composition II |
| ENG-103 Technical Report Writing |
Complete the following course:
| CSC-100 Intro to Computers and Computing |
Complete 1 Social Science Elective.
Complete the following courses:
ENG-112 and HUM-128
| ENG-112 Speech |
| HUM-128 Food and Culture |
TAKE 1 COURSE FROM HUMANITIES/SOCIAL SCIENCE ELECTIVE
Complete CSS-100.
| CSS-100 College Student Success |
Complete the following courses:
Complete the following requirements:
COMPLETE CBP-226 or CBP-225
| CBP-226 Chocolate and Sugar |
| CBP-225 Advanced Artisanal Bread Baking |
COMPLETE 1 COURSE FROM BIO-201 CAI-223 or CAI-210
| BIO-201 Practical Nutrition |
| CAI-206 Introduction to Sustainability |
| CAI-223 Food, Beverage, and Labor Cost Control |
| CAI-210 Menu and Facilities Design |
Why we are your 1st and only choice for Baking
With over 10 labs, we are the largest and most modern baking and pastry and culinary arts program in the State of New Jersey.
AAS Culinary Arts - Baking and Pastry Option (60 credits) |
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| Term | Total number of students | Number of students that graduated within 150% of the time | Percentage of students that graduated within 150% of the time | ||||
| Fall 2017 | 91 | 29 | 32% | ||||
| Fall 2018 | 81 | 27 | 33% | ||||
| Fall 2019 | 67 | 25 | 37% | ||||
| Fall 2020 | 91 | 35 | 38% | ||||
| Fall 2021 * | 66 | 20 | 30% | ||||
| Fall 2022 * | 58 | 5 | 9% | ||||
| These numbers are as of August 24, 2023. * This indicates that as of the date this report was generated, it has not been 150% of the time for completion. |
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| We are in the process of formalizing the gathering of job placement and ACF certification data for the department. We are confident of high job placement rates based on informal collection of data from our graduates. Extensive efforts to increase ACF membership and Certified Culinarian© (CC©) certification of students are consistently being practiced. | |||||||
Nationally Accredited American Culinary Federation Education Foundation Accredited (since 2019)
Our baking and pastry programs have been accredited by the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation since 2019. Our program has the recognition for its high standards and reputable influence on our graduates.
We look forward to helping you achieve your goals. Use one of the links below to start your journey at HCCC!
Are you ready to get started?
- Apply today.
- Visit our Admissions and Financial Aid page for more information.
Are you looking for more information?
- Contact the BCH Division at (201) 360-4630 or email at caiFREEHUDSONCOUNTYCOMMUNITYCOLLEGE
- View other programs in the BCH Meta-Major or view Academic Pathways.
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Are you looking for other options?
- Visit the School of Continuing Education and Workforce Development.
- Visit HCCC’s Early College program page.
- Thinking about transfer? Visit the Transfer Pathways page.
Contact Information
Culinary Arts, Baking and Pastry, and Hospitality Management RecruiterMs. Janine Nunez
161 Newkirk Street - Room E222
Jersey City, NJ 07306(201) 360-4640
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