Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef

The Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef certificate program at City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College is a one- to two-year certificate offered by this public institution in Chicago, IL. This program falls within the culinary arts field (CIP 12.0501) and trains students in baking fundamentals, pastry techniques, bread production, and dessert preparation for professional kitchen environments.

Kennedy-King College offers additional culinary and trades programs for students seeking related credentials. Complementary programs at the school include a two- to four-year Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef certificate, Culinary Arts/Chef Training, Plumbing Technology/Plumber, Platemaker/Imager, and Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection. Students in the one- to two-year option receive foundational training suited for entry-level positions in bakeries, restaurants, and food production.