Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef

The Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef program at Collin County Community College District in McKinney, TX offers a 2-to-4-year certificate in the personal and culinary services field, under CIP code 12.0501. Collin County Community College District is a public institution serving the north Dallas metropolitan area. This certificate program trains students in baking techniques, pastry production, bread making, and the culinary arts skills needed for employment in bakeries, restaurants, and food service operations.

Collin County Community College District also offers related programs including Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications certificates at both the 1-to-2-year and 2-to-4-year levels, Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance programs at the certificate and associate degree levels, and a Culinary Arts/Chef Training certificate. Students in the Baking and Pastry Arts program can expect hands-on training in pastry arts, baking science, dessert production, and the practical kitchen skills applicable to professional baking and pastry careers.