Baking Skills

Program Details:

• School: School of Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts
• Credential: Ontario College Certificate
• Program Type: Post-secondary program
• Program Length: 1 year/ 2 semesters
• Start Date: Fall, Winter
• Location: Online

Program Availability

• September 2023
• January 2024
• September 2024
• January 2025

Program Highlights:

• Graduates from the Baking Skills program can transition directly into the second year of the Baking and Pastry Arts Management Program.

Program Overview

The Baking Skills program has been specifically designed to meet industry demands for professional bakers. Whether you aspire to work within a large company or want to pursue your own baking business, the fundamental baking skills you'll learn in this culinary arts program will get you there.

From covering fine decorating and finishing skills to large quantity production techniques, this program will make you work-ready upon graduation. To further increase your employability, you'll leave the Baking Skills program with important industry certifications such as Smart Serve, Safe Food Handlers and CPR.

The commercial baking sector is one of the most expansive and dynamic industries in the world, with limitless career opportunities.

This program has been developed to deliver the same outcomes as our Baking Skills program, without the need to physically attend school on campus. Students will still be expected to participate in regular online activities and attend live virtual classes with the same faculty who teach our in-person programs. Students will be provided with a list of small wares and simple tools to purchase prior to each semester, in order to complete the practical exercises and assignments and demonstrate the learning outcomes of the program. In addition, students will need access to a stable internet connection, a handheld electronic device such as a smartphone or digital camera to record their work, access to a basic kitchen with a stove and oven, a tabletop mixer, whip/whisk, paddle, and dough hook attachments. For a complete list of supplies you will need, please look under Program Requirements within Admission Requirements.

It's Your Shift Training and Awareness Program

This program includes an innovative industry training and awareness certification, It's Your Shift. The certification will equip you with crucial knowledge and provide current resources focused on sexual harassment prevention and safe practices for intervention as a frontline worker or manager. It will support you, as you enter the hospitality industry, to a become leader for the prevention of sexual harassment and contribute to the evolution of safe and welcoming work environments.

The Ocean Wise Program:

The School of Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts and The Local Cafe and Restaurant use delicious and ocean-friendly Ocean Wise products. Ocean Wise is a conservation and education program that works with chefs, restaurants and seafood suppliers to help them with sustainable seafood sourcing.

Feast On® Certification:

Centennial College's School of Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts has become the first academic institution to receive Feast On® certification for its sourcing of local food and beverage products used in the academic programs as well as for the school's experiential-learning foodservice operations. The Culinary Tourism Alliance established the Feast On certification program to recognize businesses committed to sourcing Ontario-grown and -produced food and drink.

Academic Requirements:

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, or mature student status (19 years or older). Grade 12 English (C or U), or equivalent (minimum grade required), or take the Centennial College English Skills Assessment for Admission.  Note: After successfully completing the one-year Baking – Pre-employment program, you may directly enter the third semester of this program and earn a diploma in one additional year.  Additional Requirements: English Language Proficiency

Courses

Semester 1

BAKE-105                         Baking and Pastry Arts Theory I
BAKE-111                         Baking and Pastry Arts Skills I
BAKE-122                         Commercial Bakery Operations I
COMM-160/COMM-161    College Communications 1
COOK-101                        Principles of Nutrition
GNED                               General Education Elective
HOSP-101                        Introduction to Computers (Online)
HOSP-102                        Health & Safety Certifications for Hospitality
HOSP-115                        Math for Hospitality

Semester 2
 

BAKE-205                         Baking and Pastry Arts Theory II
BAKE-211                         Baking and Pastry Arts Skills II
BAKE-212                         Bake Sensory Exploration
BAKE-222                         Commercial Bakery Operations II
COMM-170/171                College Communication 2
COOK-210                        Kitchen Management I
COOK-250                        Food and Tourism Elective
HOSP-320                        Principles of Food, Beverage and Labour Cost Control
 

Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.