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Bakery Specialist BPSE.S.STC

Short-term Technical Certificate - 19 Credit Hours

Division: Business and Public Services
Department: Hospitality Management
Effective as of Fall 2025

What is the program about?

The Bakery Specialist short-term certificate program is designed to provide students the knowledge and skills necessary to be employed in a commercial retail bakery after completion.

Program Outcomes

  • On a practical exam within two hours students must produce a baked item and discuss the science behind it at 70% or above accuracy.
  • Produce plated desserts at restaurant quality for 4 service events at 70% or above accuracy level.
  • On a Final Practical, students will plan, develop, and present a sugar sculpture with candies/confections and explain the scientific techniques and processes involved at 70% or above accuracy
  • Take the National Restaurant Association ServSafe exam within two hours and receive a 70% or above accuracy.

Career Opportunities

A student completing this short-term certificate will be eligible for a position as a baker in retail grocery baking departments or as a baker in an independent bakery.

Prerequisites

  • HMT 1107

Curriculum

Course Title Credits
HMT 1102 Kitchen Chemistry 3
HMT 1105 Introduction to the Hospitality & Tourism Industry 2
HMT 1107 Sanitation & Safety 2
HMT 1126 Baking I, II, & Barista Basics 4
HMT 2110 Pastry & Confectionary 4
HMT 2126 Cake Production & Cake Decoration 4
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This information is for planning purposes only. Sinclair College will make every effort to offer curriculum listed above but reserves the right to change, add and cancel curriculum offerings for unforeseen circumstances.