Culinary Arts - Baking and Pastry Certificate
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 certificate program will provide you with career-oriented curriculum in all aspects of baking and pastry arts. You will be taught by expert pastry chefs with many years of experience and talent who will show you the fundamental and advanced techniques you need to succeed 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 reach your dreams. Start working on your career today!
Culinary Arts Institute HandbookNote: Enrollment in culinary arts or baking and pastry labs requires the mandatory purchase and use of our customized uniforms and knife kits, which are essential to your safety while taking classes in our facility. Please email BCHFREEHUDSONCOUNTYCOMMUNITYCOLLEGE or call (201) 360-4630 for further information on how to obtain them prior to your first day of class.
- Major
- Culinary Arts, Baking and Pastry
- Degree
- Baking and Pastry Arts, Certificate
Description
The Certificate in Baking and Pastry Arts provides a career-oriented curriculum designed to develop skills beyond a proficiency level. This Certificate is designed for individuals who may not initially desire a degree but who wish to increase opportunities for employment in the field of baking and pastry within restaurants, cruise ships, assisted living facilities, hotels, resorts, institutional foodservice facilities and product development. Upon completion, students will be professionally certified to enhance skills for future employment opportunities.
Requirements
Complete the following requirements:
| ENG-101 College Composition I |
| CSC-100 Intro to Computers and Computing |
Complete the following requirements:
TAKE 9 CREDITS FROM THE FOLLOWING COURSES:
TAKE 6 CREDTIS FROM THE FOLLOWING: CBP-124 CBP-211 CBP-212 CBP-220 CBP-225 CBP-226
Why we are your 1st and only choice for Baking and Pastry Arts
With over 10 labs, we are the largest and most modern baking and pastry program in
the State of New Jersey.
| Fall 2021 - Spring 2022 | Fall 2022 - Spring 2023 | Fall 2023 only | |
| Enrollment* | 318 | 314 | 199 |
| Students who Graduated within 150% of the time | 43 | 27 | 18 |
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 12% | 9% |
| Foodservice Employment Rate of Graduates (within 6 months) | 100% | 90% | 85% |
| Number of Students Earning ACF Certification | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| * Figures include students within the following ACFEF-accredited credentials: AAS Culinary Arts AAS Culinary Arts - Baking and Pastry Option Certificate - Culinary Arts Certificate - Baking and Pastry Option |
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Hudson Headliners - Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management Programs
The American Culinary Federation Education Foundation (ACFEF) (www.acfchefs.org) has granted Exemplary Accreditation to the following HCCC programs through June 30, 2031:
AAS Culinary Arts
AAS Culinary Arts - Baking and Pastry Option
Certificate - Culinary Arts
Certificate - Baking and Pastry Arts
The AAS Culinary Arts and Certificate - Culinary Arts have been accredited continuously since 06/30/1997.
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.
- For more information on BCH careers, visit Career Coach.
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
Courtney PayneAssistant Professor and Coordinator, Baking & Pastry Arts & Hospitality Management Programs
161 Newkirk Street - Room 204A
Jersey City, NJ 07306(201) 360-4635
cpayneFREEHUDSONCOUNTYCOMMUNITYCOLLEGE
School of Business, Culinary Arts, and Hospitality Management
161 Newkirk Street
Jersey City, NJ 07306(201) 360-4630
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