Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef

The Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef program at NorthWest Arkansas Community College is a one- to two-year certificate program at this public institution in Bentonville, AR. The program covers foundational and advanced baking techniques, pastry production, cake decorating, bread baking, and food safety practices relevant to commercial bakery and foodservice settings.

This program is part of the culinary arts and baking field (CIP 12.0501) and is related to the Culinary Arts/Chef Training certificate (one to two years) also offered at NorthWest Arkansas Community College. Additional programs at the school include Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician (certificate, two to four years), Environmental/Environmental Engineering Technology/Technician (certificate, two to four years), Construction Engineering Technology/Technician (certificate, two to four years), and Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General (certificate, one to two years). Graduates are prepared for entry-level positions in bakeries, hotels, and restaurants.