Baking and Pastry Arts Management

The two-year Baking and Pastry Arts Management Ontario College Diploma program gives you specialty skills and management expertise, preparing you for a career in the baking and pastry arts industry.

Gain hands-on experience under the direction of professional chefs in industry-standard baking and pastry labs. In the first year, focus on building a strong foundation of essential baking skills. In the second year, acquire a combination of advanced patisserie training and management skills for job advancement or business ownership.

Gain knowledge and skills related to business planning, sales and cost forecasting, marketing and capital costs. Learn how to thrive in the daily operation of a professional bakery. Plan and compile a business plan that is then presented to a guest judging panel.

Throughout the program, you receive real-world experience with 120 hours of field placement. You also participate in a variety of events and baking competitions within the community so that upon graduation, you have career-ready skills and relevant industry contacts.

What You’ll Learn

• Plan, prepare and present a variety of bakery, pastry and confectionery products to meet the diverse needs of food service environments.
• Produce and present a variety of bakery, pastry and confectionery related products consistent with emerging trends in the industry.
• Apply fundamental nutritional principles to meet industry standards.
• Support the management, operations and the responsible use of pastry, baking and confectionery resources.
• Integrate effective business practices to manage pastry, baking and confectionery operations.
• Develop and use strategies to enhance practical skills, knowledge, leadership and management practices.
• Perform equipment maintenance, sanitation and food safety practices to provide for a healthy, safe and well-maintained work environment.
• Perform work professionally, independently and collaboratively in a baking, pastry and/or confectionery environment.
• Produce financial and business related documents using information technology.