Select an item below for more information.

Must be able to lift fifty pounds.

Must be able to stand working for extended periods of time.

CIM Programs Mission Statement:

Intense, rigorous, industry relevant curriculum that pairs high frequency and repetition of practical skill development with sound fiscal discipline stressing situational leadership, sense of urgency and uncompromising customer service.

Baking and Pastry Program Description: 

Bakers and pastry chefs create breads, pastries, desserts and confections that taste as wonderful as they look.  They combine the math and science of baking with imagination and creativity to artfully, prepare baked goods, specialty sugars and chocolate confections.

Culinary Institute of Michigan
PROGRAM OUTCOMES
Associate of Applied Science:  Baking and Pastry

1. Prepared for entry level employment in a baking and pasty position in a variety of settings, including fine dining restaurants, hotels, country clubs and retail bakeries.
2. Execute a full range of techniques, recipes and production methods needed to succeed in the baking and pastry field.
3. Examine the basics of baking mathematics, baking science, food safety and proper basic and advanced bakery equipment use and identification.
4. Execute theory, practical application and advanced techniques in the classical and international preparation and production of cakes, tortes, plated desserts, sugar work, chocolate and confections.
5. Demonstrate basic fundamentals of sanitation and nutrition as they apply to the food service industry.
6. Demonstrate a high standard of quality and detail in baking and pastry arts.
7. Demonstrate basic acceptable industry best practice standards of green initiatives, sustainability, and energy conservation.
8. Performs with ethical behavior in the professional work environment.

Effective: Fall 2019

Baker College Mission and Vision

Institutional Student Learning Outcomes

Culinary Institute of Michigan Student Learning Outcomes

General Student Learning Outcomes

2017-2018 (UG17)

2018-2019 (UG18)

2019-2020 (UG19)

2020-2021 (UG20)

2021-2022 (UG21)

2022-2023 (UG22)

2023-2024 (UG23)

No Background Check required.

Please see your Program Director for additional program information.

Visit the Baker College Research Guide page for library research resources for this program.

For additional Library and Learning Support Services, visit our Academic Resource Center.

Must have program director approval for work experience.

For information about work experience, please visit our Work Experience Information web page.

Do you need Health Insurance coverage?  If yes, please visit the Healthcare.gov marketplace site.

Visit the Career Readiness page for more information and resources on preparing for your future career.

For job search assistance, visit the Handshake information page.