Prepare for an exciting career with Wake Tech’s associate’s degree program in Baking & Pastry Arts – or choose a certificate or diploma option that can be completed in less time. Daytime and evening classes are available to accommodate busy schedules.

Baking & Pastry Arts programs prepare students for quick entry into the industry, in a variety of positions: baking/ pastry assistant, area pastry chef, and assistant pastry chef, among others. With experience, graduates can advance from entry-level positions to pastry chef, cake designer, or bakery manager.

Employment opportunities include restaurants, hotels, independent bakeries and pastry shops, wholesale and retail markets, and high-volume bakeries. The programs also provide students with the skills and knowledge to start their own businesses.

Upcoming Orientation Sessions

All Orientation Sessions are in-person and will last about one hour.
Scott Northern Wake Campus - Building K / Room 155

• Monday, July 26, 6:00 p.m.
• Monday, August 9, 9:00 a.m.
• Monday, August 9, 6:00 p.m.

We will update the website when further information is available.  Please contact Department Head Jeff Hadley at [email protected] with any questions.

Baking Program

Program Outcomes and Success Measures