- Erwin Technical College
- Baking & Pastry Arts
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Classes
Anticpated Start Date Meeting Times Instructor Cost Details Fall 2023 Monday - Friday (8AM - 1PM) $2,700***** ESTIMATE ONLY - ALL PRICES & DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE *****
Length
6 Months (600 Clock Hours)
Schedule
Monday- Friday 8 am-1 pm
(Summer hours ) Monday- Thursday 8 am - 2:15 pm2023-2024 Curriculum Frameworks
Program Description
The Baking & Pastry Arts program prepares students to function professionally and profitably in the food service and hospitality industry. Training provided offers coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the Hospitality & Tourism career cluster; provides technical skill proficiency, and includes competency-based applied learning that contributes to the academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific skills, and knowledge of all aspects of the Hospitality & Tourism career cluster.
The content includes but is not limited to preparation, presentation, and serving of a wide variety of baked and dessert goods; leadership, communication skills, employability skills, and safe/efficient work practices are also covered.Employment/Career Opportunities
This program prepares students for employment entry level employment in the foodservice/hospitality industry as well as educational paraprofessionals, instructional coordinators, teacher aides, or to provide supplemental training for persons previously or currently employed in this occupation.
NOTE: A history of felony convictions or substance abuse may affect your ability to gain employment in this field.Salaries
Salaries for entry-level positions range from $33,280 - $37,440 per year in the Tampa Bay area.
Source: http://www.floridajobs.orgProgram Cost
The estimated total program cost is $2700.00, which includes tuition, estimated books, supplies, and fees. See Erwin Technical College Summary Sheet for current cost information. Financial aid is available for qualifying students.Program Standards
Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment System (CASAS) score of 239 in Reading, and 236 in Math are required prior to graduation (some exemptions apply). For current CASIS schedule, see our website or call Erwin Technical College.For questions regarding the registration, contact the guidance counselor at: Farah.Remarais@hcps.net or for questions regarding program content, contact lead chef at: Erik.Youngs@hcps.net
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What local job opportunities exist in this field?
It depends on individual abilities and interests, but most graduates work in restaurant and hotel services as cooks, assistant chefs, and in some cases, chefs, and managers.
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What makes the culinary industry attractive as a career?
It is an attractive career because there is always a need for culinary occupations: people will always dine out. It is an art form where creativity has no bounds, and the earning potential is unlimited.
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What skills are taught in this program?
The skills taught in this program include but not limited to customer service, food safety, knife skills, baking, cold food preparations, cooking methods, menu preparation and inventory and cost control.
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What career advancement could this training lead to?
The training gives students the 'hands on' skills that would require years in the field to learn. Additionally, these valuable skills allow students, who are already in the field, opportunities to move into higher positions.
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What are the physical demands of this career?
Food service workers must be able to lift 50 lbs., stand most of the time, work fast and efficiently under pressure, and have the energy and stamina to work long and hard hours.
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Where have graduates found employment?
Graduates have been employed by Seminole Hard Rock Hotel, Catering by the Family, Mise en Place, Hillsborough County Public Schools, and in the quick service industry.
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Is job placement available upon graduation*?
Advisory committee representatives and teachers provide students with guidance and recommendations. When employers notify the school of job openings, those vacancies are posted for access by all students of the Hillsborough Culinary Academies.
