Central Montco Technical High School
Baking and Pastry Arts
Instructor: Chef Colleen Kriebel
Email: ckriebel@cmths.org
Instructional Assistant: Chef Randy D'Angelo
Email: rdangelo@cmths.org
Course Description
CIP Code: 12.0501
The Baking & Pastry Arts program provides students with hands-on training in professional baking and pastry production. Students learn foundational and advanced techniques used in today’s commercial kitchens, including breads, laminated doughs, cakes, cookies, pastries, specialty desserts, and seasonal bakery items.
Coursework includes ingredient identification and functions, scaling and measurement, mixing methods, food safety and sanitation, pastry techniques, dessert finishing, and bakery operations. Students also gain practical experience in customer service, product packaging, merchandising, and point-of-sale procedures through our student-run bakery.
This comprehensive program prepares students for immediate employment in the baking industry or continued studies at leading culinary schools and colleges.
Course Content
Topics of Study include:
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Introduction to the Hospitality & Baking Industry
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Sanitation & Safety
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Business & Math Skills
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Baking Preparation
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Baking Fundamentals
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Bread, Pastry, & Dessert Production
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Purchasing, Receiving, Inventory & Storage
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Nutrition & Menu Development
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Baking Planning & Workflow
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Human Relations & Teamwork Skills
Level 1 & 2 Scope and Sequence
subject to change
Required Uniform & Materials
The CMTHS Required Baking & Pastry Arts Uniform can be ordered HERE.
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Black Chef coat
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Checkered Chef pants
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Black Apron
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Floppy Black Chef Hat
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Socks
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Black work shoes (oil resistant & water resistant)
Recommended Materials:
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Basic cake decorating tip set (minimum required set; larger kits are optional).
Potential Certifications
Students in the Baking and Pastry Arts Program may earn the following certifications:
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NOCTI Retail Commercial Baking
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ServSafe Food Handler Certification
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ServSafe/Manager Food Safety Certification
Post-Secondary Education
Recent graduates from the Baking & Pastry Arts Program are attending:
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Culinary Institute of America
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The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College
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Johnson & Wales University
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Montgomery County Community College
SOAR/Articulation
Articulation Agreements are cooperative arrangements for granting admission and college credit to students who are continuing their education. Central Montco Technical High School has articulated its programs with a wide range of colleges and technical schools resulting in college credit or priority placement for CMTHS students.
Click HERE and select Baking & Pastry Arts 12.0501 and your year of graduation to see what Articulation Agreements are available for this program of study.