Mastering the Art of Baking: Algonquin College’s Comprehensive Baking and Pastry Arts Management Program
The Baking and Pastry Arts Management Ontario College Diploma program from Algonquin College offers hands-on experience under professional chefs in state-of-the-art labs. Learn advanced patisserie training and management skills for career advancement or entrepreneurship. Unleash creativity in chocolate work, sugar artistry, cake design, artisan breads, and more. Acquire knowledge in business planning and operations for a successful career in the industry.
Program Highlights:
Courses include Communications, Sanitation and Safety Training, Introduction to Culinary, Baking Theory and Practical, Cake Decorating, Nutrition and Food Preparation, Sugar and Chocolate Techniques, Specialized Baking, and more. Real-world experience is emphasized with 120 hours of field placement and participation in community events and competitions.
Additional Programs: Culinary Arts and Food Science, Bartending, Culinary Arts, Culinary Skills, Sommelier, Food and Nutrition Management
What You’ll Leave With:
Graduates will be equipped with skills to work as bakers, pastry chefs, chocolatiers, confectioners, bakery managers, or pursue entrepreneurship. The program develops skills for effective business management, creative culinary production, and environmental stewardship in the baking and pastry arts field.
Admissions Requirements:
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent
- English, Grade 12 (ENG4C or equivalent)
- IELTS or TOEFL for language proficiency if needed
Application Information:
Tuition & Fees:
Key People:
- Harsh Singh, Program Coordinator: singhh@algonquincollege.com, 613-727-4723, ext. 6423
- Amanda Baxter, Instructor: baxtera@algonquincollege.com, 613-727-4723, ext. 7426
- Barbara Burkhard, Professor: burkhab@algonquincollege.com, 613-727-4723, ext. 7426
- Abdelmalek Lebbal, Instructor: lebbala@algonquincollege.com, 613-717-4723, ext. 7259
- Stella Ludlow, Student Success Specialist: ludlows@algonquincollege.com, 613-727-4723, ext. 2102
- Dan Luo, Instructor: luod@algonquincollege.com, 613-727-4723
Contact Information:
School of Business and Hospitality
