Baking & Pastry Degree Programs Have Something Cooking

Everybody loves a good cookie--and a good loaf of bread--and a good cake. And, come to think of it, almost anything else a good baker bakes. What's not to love? Many people can do one or two of the above well. But professional bakers must be able to make all types of bread and pastries in the course of a day. Earning a degree in baking and pastry can help turn you into that kind of pro.

Baking & Pastry Career Options

Minimum wage is common in the food service industry. But when you are highly skilled at baking, you can receive considerably higher pay for your work. You also have the option of different employers. Highly skilled bakers are customarily among the highest earners in the food service industry and can work at:

• Restaurants
• Grocery stores
• Catering companies
• Specialty shops
• Banquet halls
• Hotels

Baking & Pastry Degree Online

How can you distinguish yourself from the competition? One way is to enroll in a baking & pastry degree program. A variety of certificate and degree programs are available to teach you the science as well as the art. Typical coursework for a degree in baking & pastry includes:

• Chemistry
• Cake decorating
• Food processing
• Critical thinking
• Business strategy

Online Degree Options for Baking & Pastry

You cannot learn to bake and make pastries entirely online. Schools that offer online education options generally fashion programs where degree program students work at internships while they study theory and concepts online, combining the best of both worlds. Of course, in this job, the proof is in the pudding--or possibly the cookie.
Source
Bureau of Labor Statistics, Food Processing Occupations

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