Culinary Arts - Professional Baker*

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Program Design

The Professional Baker certificate program is designed to further education and training for those already in the field, as well as accommodate people entering careers in the Culinary Arts. Course work in both the Professional Baker and Professional Cook certificate programs transfer to the Culinary Arts certificate program, enabling the student to become an American Culinary Federation (ACF) Certified Cook.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of all Professional Baker certificate program requirements, graduates will

Analyze theory and techniques of baking and pastry arts.
Evaluate the establishment and maintenance of a safe and sanitary foodservice operation including Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point and State of Connecticut law.
Decorate layer cakes with molded and sculpted decorations.
Transfer acquired knowledge to the world of work.

Required Courses

HSP* 109: Food Safety Certification 1 Credits
HSP* 107: Icing Artistry I 3 Credits
HSP* 103: Principles of Baking I 3 Credits
HSP* 215: Principles of Baking II 3 Credits
Subtotal: 10
HSP* 296: Cooperative Education/Work Experience 3 Credits
HSP* 216: Artisan Bread 3 Credits
HSP* 225: Principles of Baking III 3 Credits
HSP* 207: Icing Artistry II 3 Credits
Subtotal: 12

Total Credits: 22

Notes:

Becoming Connecticut State Community College

STUDENTS: The Community Colleges are undergoing a merger with a plan to become Connecticut State Community College in fall 2023; please work closely with your advisor/program coordinator to select your courses accordingly. See below for more detail about this exciting transition!

Becoming Connecticut State Community College

A merger of Connecticut’s 12 community colleges is underway. Connecticut State Community College (CT State), a statewide college comprised of all Connecticut’s current community college locations, plans to open its doors in the Fall 2023. Here are some important facts students need to know:

the final commencement ceremony for Manchester Community College is scheduled for May 2023. Ceremonies will continue to be held at each location as campuses of CT State.
as a part of the planned merger, students continuing their studies beyond summer term 2023 will be matched with the CT State program that most closely aligns with their Spring 2023 major and is offered at the Manchester location,
students beginning Associate degree programs in Fall 2021 should plan with their advisor/program coordinator to attend full-time if they wish to graduate prior to the planned merger,
students who begin an Associate degree program in January 2022 would be anticipated to complete their degree at the merged college, Connecticut State Community College,
in all cases, the College is committed to students completing their education with a minimum of disruption and staying in touch with your advisor/program coordinator is essential,
further details can be found and will be updated on the Frequently Asked Questions page: www.ct.edu/ctstate/academics.