The Central Piedmont baking and pastry arts program requires no previous industry experience and is designed to provide you with the skills and knowledge required for employment in the baking and pastry industry.
The population is growing, and so is people's appetite for good food. Restaurants, hotels, resorts, clubs, catering operations, contract food services, and healthcare facilities are all looking for educated, qualified culinary professionals. Central Piedmont will train you in the right skills for the right career at the right price.
What You Will Learn
The Central Piedmont baking and pastry arts program requires no previous industry experience and is designed to provide you with the skills and knowledge required for employment in the baking and pastry industry.
This includes restaurants, hotels, independent bakeries and pastry shops, high-volume bakeries, as well as wholesale and retail markets.
Students gain theoretical and practical knowledge through daily application of skills to meet industry demands. Coursework emphasizes environmental stewardship, operational efficiencies, and professionalism.
Students take courses to develop a variety of specialty skills including; artisan breads, chocolate and confections, plated desserts, decorative sugar and chocolate work, high-volume bakery production. Graduates qualify for entry-level positions, such as pastry or bakery assistant, pastry cook.
Through the course of the program, you will:
attain certification as a Serv-Safe food protection manager
train to confidently use a variety of industry specific tools and equipment
acquire foundational baking and pastry skills to create an extensive marketable portfolio
practice techniques and understand methodology of artisan bread making
achieve a working knowledge of creating handmade chocolate candies and custom confections
gain experience designing high end cakes for a variety of events
learn to compose plated desserts to meet fine dining standards
develop concepts and marketing strategies for bakery operations
understand strategies for cost control and efficient business management
have gained 320 hours of work-based experience
American Culinary Federation designation of Certified Pastry Culinarian may be available to graduates. Certification through the American Culinary Federation demonstrates skill, knowledge, and professionalism to the food service industry.
Contact the program chair with any questions about the program.
Our Vision:
Central Piedmont will be a champion of students, a catalyst for opportunity, and an exceptional provider of learning experiences that transform lives and strengthen our community.
Our Mission:
To facilitate student learning, success and completion, Central Piedmont provides exceptional education and globally competitive training in an engaging, supportive environment.
Our Values
Student-centered:
We are committed to students and learning. Student Success is the heart of everything we do. Student Success: Students intentionally and equitably navigating well-designed pathways to reach their educational, career, and life goals.
Collaboration:
We recognize the power of partnerships and effective communication and work collaboratively within our organization and externally in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg community and beyond.
Excellence:
We strive to achieve excellence by recognizing opportunities, solving problems, and innovatively serving our students and community.
Accountability:
We demonstrate integrity, transparency, and effective use of resources by assessing our programs and services and using data to inform our decisions.
Equity:
We believe all individuals have the potential to succeed and we will provide student-focused pathways to achievement.
Courage:
We are passionate about our work. We are willing to acknowledge our strengths and weaknesses and confront challenges with intentionality.
Study the techniques of modern pastry kitchens and maximize your education through hands-on instruction in a creative learning environment.
Baking is something, almost all of us love to do that. Then why not do it more professionally and make your special events more memorable. Taking baking & pastry classes can be an enjoyable and informational experience both at the same time.
Come break bread with us! Savory or sweet, we have your choice of classes that take the guesswork out of baking. You’ll learn how to knead out gorgeous artisan breads like rosemary and sea salt focaccia or loaves of sourdough with the perfect crispy crust.
The Pastry Project provides free baking and pastry training to individuals with barriers to education and employment in the industry.
You will create memories, edible art and delicious goodies with your loved ones during in-person workshop with our Professional Chef Instructor. Ask questions, learn techniques and work with new flavors. Spend time together while making them comfortable with a life skill early on!
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