Pastry Arts

Program Description:

The Associate of Applied Science degree in Pastry Arts program prepares students for careers in pastry shops, hotels and restaurants, country clubs, catering facilities, and institutional food services. Students will learn quality and quantity baking and pastry creations in well‑equipped commercial facilities with related work in sanitation, nutrition, food purchasing and storage, and human relations.

Program Outcomes:

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

1. Apply the fundamentals of baking science to the preparation of a variety of products.

2. Evaluate advanced decorating techniques, complex preparations of pastry, confections and dessert products.

3. Perform mathematical functions related to foodservice operations.

4. Evaluate styles of leadership in human relations and personnel management.

5. Evaluate organizational structure and basic functions of departments within hospitality and food service establishments.

6. Apply quality standards and regulations governing food products to the purchasing function.

7. Reinforce personal hygiene habits and food handling practices that protects the health of the consumer.

Accreditation:

The Associate of Applied Science degree in Pastry Arts program at Macomb is accredited by the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation Accrediting Commission (ACFEFAC). Upon graduation, students may receive American Culinary Federation Certified Pastry Culinarian status.

Career Opportunities:

Pastry Arts-Associate of Applied Science: Job titles such as Bakers, Chefs & Head Cooks, Supervisors of Food Preparation & Serving Workers, and Food Preparation Workers are attainable upon completion of this course of study. To learn more from a career specialist, visit the Office of Career Services at either campus or explore online at www.onetonline.org.

Pastry Arts-Certificate: Job titles such as Bakers, Chefs & Head Cooks, Supervisors of Food Preparation & Serving Workers, and Food Preparation Workers are attainable upon completion of this course of study. To learn more from a career specialist, visit the Office of Career Services at either campus or explore online at www.onetonline.org.

Pastry Arts-Assistant Baker-Skill Specific Certificate: Job titles such as Bakers, Chefs & Head Cooks, Supervisors of Food Preparation & Serving Workers, and Food Preparation Workers are attainable upon completion of this course of study. To learn more from a career specialist, visit the Office of Career Services at either campus or explore online at www.onetonline.org.

Transfer Pathways:

Students intending to transfer and complete a bachelor’s degree need to make early decisions concerning an academic major and a transfer destination. Statistics show that students who make these decisions early are more likely to persist to graduation than their undecided counterparts. Students planning to transfer credits earned at Macomb are strongly urged to see a counselor or academic advisor as early as possible in their college careers.

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Programs

• Pastry Arts, AAS (full-time)
• Pastry Arts, AAS (part-time)

• Pastry Arts, Certificate

• Pastry Arts - Assistant Baker, Skill Specific Certificate