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.

Orientation Sessions

Until further notice, all Orientation Sessions will be held virtually using the free Microsoft Teams App.  Download Microsoft Teams so you can join us.  

Upcoming Virtual Orientation Sessions

• November 23, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
• December 14, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 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