Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef

The Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef program at Central Piedmont Community College is a 2-to-4-year certificate offered by this public institution in Charlotte, NC. Falling within the personal and culinary services field (CIP 12.0501), this program provides students with hands-on training in baking techniques, pastry preparation, and commercial kitchen operations relevant to employment in bakeries, restaurants, and food service establishments.

At Central Piedmont Community College, this program is offered alongside other culinary and vocational credentials including Culinary Arts/Chef Training, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist General, Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician, and Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians. Students in the Charlotte area interested in entering the food production and pastry arts industries will find this certificate a focused credential for entry-level and skilled baker or pastry chef positions.