
Baking and Pastry Arts
NEXT CLASS BEGINS January 2023 (Click Here for more information)
Few careers are as “sweet” as those of a pastry chef. If you are creative and detail-oriented, McFatter’s Baking and Pastry Arts program is for you. Learn how to create breads, pastries and desserts that look as beautiful as they taste!
Students will learn specific food preparation techniques, as well as how to measure correctly, mix and blend and make visually appealing creations, which are all necessary skills for a pastry chef. Hands-on activities are completed in our state of the art, full production commercial kitchens. Academic activities and sanitation (ServSafe®) are a blend of lectures, videos, demonstrations and online curriculum.
Take the first step toward receiving credit for that meal-ending dessert that wows the crowd!
Course Number |
Course Title |
Length |
FSS 0090 |
Pastry Cook/Baker |
300 hours |
FSS 0091 |
Pastry Chef/Head Baker |
300 hours |
Program Hours and Schedule
600 hours ǀ 6 months ǀ Hybrid
Online ǀ Monday – Thursday, 2:45pm – 4:30pm & Friday, 2:45pm – 10:00pm
Class ǀ Monday – Thursday, 4:30pm – 10:00pm
*Students enrolled in distance and/or hybrid programs must have daily access to a computer with internet and a valid email address that they check daily. Additionally, students must have all necessary hardware and software components required by their program.
Certification
Certified Food Protection Manager (ServSafe®)
Employment Opportunities
Baker ǀ Assistant Baker ǀ Commercial Baker ǀ Professional Pastry Art Baker
College Credit
Graduates may be awarded credits towards an Associate of Science Degree or Associate of Applied Science Degree at select Florida state colleges. Please click here for additional details.
Program Costs
FL Resident Tuition |
$1,680 |
Out of State Tuition |
$6,720 |
Fees |
$185 |
Books and Supplies |
$423 |
Industry Certification |
Included |
FL Resident Total |
$2,288 |
Out of State Total |
$7,328 |
*Prices are subject to change without notice.
Financial assistance is available to those who qualify. Please visit https://studentaid.gov/ to apply.
Admissions Requirements
- Schedule a basic skills assessment ($15) or provide official documentation of a basic skills exemption to your program counselor/advisor.
- Schedule an appointment with your program counselor/advisor for basic skills assessment results and/or a program specific orientation.
- Register for classes during open enrollment. Program registration runs on a first come, first served basis.
Franzie Williams, Office of Admissions Director
High School • Postsecondary
(754) 321-5732
[email protected]
For additional information, please contact the Office of Admissions at (754) 321-5700.