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Culinary, Hospitality, Nutrition & Foods Department
The Baking and Pastry Certificate prepares students for employment in bakeries, restaurants, hotels, catering companies, and a variety of other foodservice establishments. Through hands-on training with commercial baking equipment, students develop essential skills in production baking, candy making, specialty cakes, plated desserts, and artisan bread making.
The program emphasizes precision, creativity, and consistency—key qualities for success in professional baking environments. Students also learn portion control techniques and gain a solid foundation in food safety practices. Upon successful completion of the program, students earn a nationally recognized Food Protection Manager Certification, enhancing their employability and industry readiness.
Required Courses
- Chefs and Head Cooks
Chefs and Head Cooks
SOC Career Code: 35-1011.00Direct and may participate in the preparation, seasoning, and cooking of salads, soups, fish, meats, vegetables, desserts, or other foods. May plan and price menu items, order supplies, and keep records and accounts.
Typical Hourly Salary$20.44The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent.
All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SACTop Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$60,259.36Annual Job Openings4,669Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Bakers
Bakers
SOC Career Code: 51-3011.00Mix and bake ingredients to produce breads, rolls, cookies, cakes, pies, pastries, or other baked goods.
Typical Hourly Salary$16.97The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent.
All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SACTop Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$41,358.29Annual Job Openings5,506Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages
- Chefs and Head Cooks
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Mt. San Antonio College offers classes in career and technical education (CTE) program areas such as Animation and Gaming, Culinary Arts, Geographic Information Systems, Veterinary Technology, Fire Technology, and many more, under its open admissions policy. For more information about CTE course offerings and admissions criteria, please refer to our Academic Divisions and Departments web page or contact the Career Education Office. Lack of English proficiency will not be a barrier to admission and participation in career and technical education programs.
