Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef

The Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef certificate program at Erie Community College is a one- to two-year certificate offered at this public college in Buffalo, NY. Classified under CIP code 12.0501 in the baking and pastry arts field, this program trains students in bread baking, pastry preparation, dessert production, and professional kitchen operations for careers in bakeries, restaurants, and hospitality settings.

Erie Community College also offers a related Culinary Arts/Chef Training certificate at the two- to four-year level, providing a pathway to broader culinary skills and management. Additional programs at the college include certificates in Architectural Engineering Technologies, Electrical and Communications Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology, and Industrial Technology. Students in the Baking and Pastry Arts program can expect hands-on training in artisan bread, cake decorating, chocolate work, and production baking techniques.