Create a career worth savoring.
Develop the precision and creativity necessary for modern kitchens and bakeries.
Our highly skilled faculty will teach you the essential skills to effectively work in the hospitality industry and oversee baking and pastry food service operations in various settings, including: hotels, health care facilities, cruise ships, catering companies and manufacturing operations.
You’ll learn basic baking principles and pastry preparation for cakes, bread, cookies, frozen desserts and other baked goods. You also will gain expertise in menu planning, cost controls, marketing, nutrition, sanitation, and food preparation and production.
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Create, bake and decorate with purpose
If you love to bake and have always dreamed of making dessert creations that taste delicious and look amazing, you should consider earning an A.A.S. degree or certificate in baking and pastry.
Graduates from the Baking and Pastry Program will be qualified to work in a variety of baker and pastry chef positions, including wedding and cake design, culinary desserts, food safety, chocolates and confections, bread making and pastry design. This program will prepare you for entry- to mid-level positions within the hospitality industry.
The Baking and Pastry Program at Moraine Valley is designed to be completed in about two years.
The Baking and Pastry A.A.S. degree can typically be completed in about two years when attending full time. Your timeline may vary based on your schedule and course load. Throughout the program, you’ll develop the techniques needed for baking and pastry production, while also learning key business skills like menu planning, cost control and kitchen operations. This degree is connected to the Baking and Pastry Arts Certificate, allowing you to build skills along the way as you work toward completion.
Potential careers in Baking and Pastry
Moraine Valley鈥檚 Baking and Pastry program prepares you for careers in bakeries, restaurants, hotels, catering and food production. You鈥檒l learn how to create breads, pastries and desserts while building the precision and consistency required in professional kitchens. Along the way, you鈥檒l develop the business skills needed for menu planning, cost control and kitchen operations.
Real stories of success.
Not sure where to start? You鈥檙e not alone. Many Moraine Valley students begin by exploring their options and discovering what fits. Along the way, they build skills, gain direction, and create a plan for what comes next.
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Explore focused certificate pathways that align with your interests and career goals. Each certificate builds specialized skills and can be earned as a stand-alone certificate or applied toward the A.A.S. degree, helping you make progress while gaining experience.
“Dean Eliacostas”
Program Coordinator
There are so many different outlets, and so many different instructors here, that you can talk to, given the fact on what area of the hospitality industry that you want to get into.
Chefs with real-world experience.
Your instructors don鈥檛 just teach the material; they鈥檝e worked in the field. With experience in counseling, treatment programs, and community outreach, they bring real examples and practical knowledge into every class. You鈥檒l learn what to expect and how to prepare for your first role in the field.
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Program Details
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| Program | Type of Credential | Curriculum Code | Department or Division |
|---|---|---|---|
| A.A.S. | 1359 | Business |
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