PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
This red seal program offers training in how to prepare and bake breads, cakes, cookies, pastries, pies and other baked goods. Some of the duties include:

• Weigh, measure and mix ingredients according to recipes
• Cut and form dough, prepare fillings
• Use ovens to bake products
• Decorate baked goods
• Purchase stock and rotate ingredients and supplies
• Maintain public health standards are met

 
OUTCOMES

1. Demonstrate safe work practices and personal protection.
2. Develop menus.
3. Practice and maintain sanitary standards.
4. Develop production schedules.
5. Assemble and finish bakery products.

 
ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
Eligibility for admission requires the applicant to meet one of the following academic criteria:

1. High School
High School Graduation

2. Adult Basic Education
Adult Basic Education (Level III) Graduation with General College Profile (or Business Related College Profile or Degree and Technical Profile). It is strongly recommended that courses include the following:
Science 3101, 3102, 3103

3. Comprehensive Arts and Science (CAS) Trades
Comprehensive Arts and Science (Trades) Certificate

4. Mature Student Requirements
Applicants who do not meet the education prerequisites for this program, are 19 years of age or older, and have been out of school for at least one year may be considered on an individual basis under the Mature Student Requirements; for more information regarding the Mature Student Requirements please refer to Procedure AC-102-PR Admission.


EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Graduates may find employment in the following areas:

• Specialty shops
• Hotels
• Restaurants
• Bakery manufactures
• Self employed