Baking & Pastry Arts

Do you have artistic flair? Do you enjoy creating edible pieces of art? We can help you explore your interests and take them to the next level with the Jasper Place Baking and Pastry Arts program! This program taught by professional pastry chefs, combines real-world hands on approach to the science of baking through the creation of artisan breads, cookies, pastries, cakes and showpieces!

What to Expect:

Introductory Baking & Pastry Arts is an Apprenticeship course designed to introduce students to the trade of professional baking. This course offers hands-on, practical instruction with a professional baker. Students learn the basics of baking a variety of cookies, baked goods and pastries. Students will also be able to explore their creative talents and apply them to their culinary creations.

As students move on to Baking 20 and 30, they learn even more in-depth skills, including cakes, custards, icings, and how to decorate a cake. Students also learn about different doughs, including how to bake and fry them.

Courses at the Introductory Level:

BKA3900: Apprenticeship Safety

BKA3400: Tools and Equipment

BKA3460: Baking Math

BKA3435: Cookies

BKA3440: Quick Breads

Courses at the Intermediate Level:

BKA3405: Raised Goods Theory 1

BKA3410: Raised Goods Practical 1

BKA3445: Pastries

BKA3450: Custards & Fillings

BKA3425: Baking & Frying

Courses at the Advanced Level:

BKA3415: Raised Goods Theory 2

BKA3420: Raised Goods Practical 2

BKA3430: Cakes

BKA3455: Icings & Piping

BKA3475: Baking Practicum C

Possible Careers:

Journeyman Baker, Pastry Chef, Cafe Owner, Food Stylist, Research and Development Chef, Wedding Cake Decorator, Chocolatier Designer