In Montco’s Baking & Pastry Arts associate's degree program, learn the fundamental knowledge and advanced skills necessary for success in the baking and pastry industry. Through hands-on instruction, we will prepare you for an entry- to mid-level position in bakeries, country clubs, hotels and resorts.

Through our immersion-style format, you will focus on one topic at a time and master the techniques of the industry. Our flexible program offers both part-time evening and full-time day tracks.

Program outcomes

• Distinguish between, and successfully utilize a wide array of ingredients and baking methods to produce and/or plate, and critically analyze a variety of fundamental and contemporary baked goods, products and desserts;
• Demonstrate all costing techniques related to profitable menu design and profitable food service business operations;
• Demonstrate computer business applications and point of sale system operations as it relates to the foodservice industry;
• Demonstrate the proper ethical purchasing and procurement processes as it relates to the proper flow of goods for a successful food service operation;
• Demonstrate appropriate safety and sanitation practices and safe food service equipment operation as it relates to the hospitality industry;
• Develop a business plan appropriate to their skills.

Students Occupationally and Academically Ready (SOAR)

If you have attended a career or technical program during high school, you may be eligible to earn college credits towards the baking & pastry degree. Find out how through the Students Occupationally and Academically Ready (SOAR) program.

Program Curriculum