PROGRAMS | PERSONAL SERVICES
BAKING & PASTRY ARTS
The Baking & Pastry Arts course provides each student with the opportunity to acquire the basic skills and knowledge needed for entry-level employment in the baking field or continuing education in various culinary fields. Each student is given the opportunity to prepare a variety of baked goods, perform cake decorating, and gain banquet experience. Emphasis is stressed in the areas of sanitation practices and procedures. Students are taught the safe operation of both hand tools and machine-operated equipment. The equipment is equivalent to that used in commercial baking establishments.
Recommended Scope and Sequence * This link will connect you to the scope and sequence which lists the recommended high school and postsecondary courses for students in this program of study. This information will be valuable when scheduling courses or investigating postsecondary options. It is recommended that students take the highest level academics possible in order to take full advantage of their program. These rigorous academics will provide a seamless transition into postsecondary education without remediation and provide a student with the general knowledge necessary for the industry.
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Potential Earnings
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Job Titles
35-1011 Chefs and Head Cooks
35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and
Coffee Shop
35-3041 Food Servers, Nonrestaurant
35-9021 Dishwashers
51-3011 Bakers
51-3092 Food Batchmakers
LOCAL Cake Decorator
LOCAL Bakers Assistant
LOCAL Bread Baker
Articulation Agreements
Pennsylvania College of Technology
Art Institute of Philadelphia
The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College
Student Certifications
ServSafe
NOCTI - National Occupational Competency Testing Institute Certification
* Retail Commercial Baking
Certified Junior Culinarian
Accreditations
ACF - American Culinary Federation
INSTRUCTOR
Mrs. Kathie Murray
Biography
I was born in Delaware and raised in Laureldale, PA. I’ve lived in Rhode Island, New York City and North Carolina. I’m currently living in Reading area with my husband, two young sons, and two dogs.
Date of hire: October 2010
Education
Graduate Muhlenberg High School, Graduate Johnson & Wales University, Providence Campus. A.S. Culinary Arts, B.S. Foodservice Management.
Certifications
ServSafe Certified
Experience
I have worked in a variety of food service establishments including university dining, ala carte dining, banquet dining, fine dining and casual dining. My last position was a floating general manager for California Pizza Kitchen in King of Prussia.
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