Pastry Chef Culinary Programs

Art Institute of Atlanta

• At Art Institute of Atlanta, students interested in careers in baking and patisserie can matriculate into the school's Culinary Arts diploma program with a Baking & Pastry concentration. This yearlong program features a comprehensive curriculum in fundamental and advanced baking skills. Classes such as Baking and Fundamentals of Classical Techniques are just a few of the required courses a part of the diploma program, in addition to hospitality management and career-skills related courses. While the Art Institute of Atlanta does offer associate's and bachelor's degrees, the diploma program is designed as supplementary for students who already have culinary experience.

  Art Institute of Atlanta
  6600 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd. NE
  Atlanta, GA 30328
  770-394-8300
  artinstitutes.edu/Atlanta

California Culinary Academy

• The California Culinary Academy hosts the well-known Le Cordon Bleu program. In addition to programs in Culinary Arts and Hospitality & Restaurant Management, the academy also features a Certificate in Le Cordon Bleu Patisserie and Baking. With classes led by chef instructors, students are trained in various patisserie and baking skills, including European pastry production and chocolate and sugar showpiece design. Students gain additional practical experience by working at on-campus student-run restaurants. Financial aid and scholarship opportunities are available for qualified students.

  California Culinary Academy
  625 Polk St.
  San Francisco, CA 94102
  415-771-3500
  caculinary.edu

Columbus State Community College

• The Columbus State Community College has been serving area students since 1963. Today, the community college features several courses of study within their Hospitality Management division, including the Baking and Pastry Arts track within the Food Service/Restaurant Management major. Students enrolled in the Baking and Pastry Arts track prepare for careers in various baking environments. Courses such as Baking Principles, Advanced Yeast & Quick Breads and Food Production are included in the six-quarter program, in addition to general education courses like Natural Science and Beginning Composition. The shorter Baking Certificate program can be completed in one year and does not include required general education coursework.

  Columbus State Community College
  550 East Spring St.
  Columbus, OH 43215
  614-287-5353
  cscc.edu