Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef

The Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef certificate program at Kirkwood Community College is a one- to two-year certificate offered by this public institution in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The program provides training in baking techniques, pastry production, and the fundamental skills needed for employment in bakeries, restaurants, and food service operations.

This program falls under CIP code 12.0501, within the culinary arts and food service field. Kirkwood also offers related programs including Culinary Arts/Chef Training at both certificate levels, Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician, Computer Support Specialist, and Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design. Students can expect hands-on kitchen instruction covering breads, pastries, and dessert production.