Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef

Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef is a one- to two-year certificate program offered at Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder, a private for-profit institution located in Boulder, CO. The program provides hands-on training in baking techniques, pastry production, bread making, and dessert presentation for students preparing to enter the baking and pastry industry.

This program falls within the culinary arts and related services field (CIP 12.0501) and is suited for students seeking entry-level roles in bakeries, restaurants, hotels, and catering operations. Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder offers several related programs, including a longer-format Baking and Pastry Arts certificate, Culinary Arts/Chef Training at both certificate levels, Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant, and Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager, allowing students to build on their culinary education.