Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef

The Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef certificate program at Pierpont Community and Technical College is a one- to two-year certificate offered by this public institution in Fairmont, WV. The program falls within the baking and pastry arts field (CIP 12.0501) and provides foundational training in bread baking, pastry preparation, dessert production, and commercial bakery operations.

Pierpont Community and Technical College offers a range of programs across food service and technical fields. Related programs at the school include Institutional Food Workers, Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, Welding Engineering Technology/Technician, Petroleum Technology/Technician, and Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD. Students in the baking and pastry arts program can expect hands-on instruction in dough techniques, confectionery, cake decorating, and food safety standards applicable to professional baking environments.