Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Counselor Name:_______________________ Catalog: 2024-2025 San Joaquin Delta College Catalog Program: Baking and Pastry Certificate of Achievement

Baking and Pastry Certificate of Achievement

Upon completion of the Baking and Pastry certificate, the student will have a solid foundation of baking principles. This knowledge will allow them to perform at a high level in any pastry establishment. They will be able to produce high quality breads or chocolate candies, and everything in between.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate standardized safe food handling techniques.
  2. Perform basic culinary math functions including recipe costing and conversions.
  3. Demonstrate basic baking techniques following standardized recipes.

Core Requirements

Complete 26 units

Course NameUnits:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
CUL ART 1 Introduction to Hospitality Industry Units: 2
CUL ART 3 Sanitation and Safety Units: 2
CUL ART 4 Food and Beverage Cost Technologies Units: 2
CUL ART 5 Commercial Food Preparation Units: 4
CUL ART 7 Baking Units: 3
CUL ART 8 European Pastry Production Units: 4
CUL ART 25 Food Service Management Units: 2
CUL ART 71 Plated Desserts Units: 3
CUL ART 72 Retail Bakery Management Units: 4

Minimum Units Required: 26

Complete all courses with a grade of “C” or better.

For more information:

Contact the Agriculture Transfer and Career Pathway (TrAC) 

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