What is the job outlook?
Employment opportunities will continue to be good because of the need to replace experienced workers who transfer to other occupations or leave the labor force despite little to no change growth in this industry. Bakers and pastry cooks in Maryland earn an average annual salary of approximately $28,500. Gainful Employment Information

What is the training?
Training consists of three noncredit courses taken concurrently which meet for four weeks. Classes are held in the Humanities Building Culinary Lab on the Arnold campus. Emphasis is placed on basic baking skills and pastry techniques, including exposure to convenience baking products. Students will gain experience with proper cake decorating techniques. Total Hours: 116

What courses will I take?
CLN-320 - Basic Bakery Production
CLN-321 - Cake Production and Decorating Techniques
HCT-333 - Certification in Sanitation

What  credentials can I earn?
Upon successful completion, students earn an AACC continuing education certificate. To receive the certificate students complete and submit the form to our office. The form and instructions can be found at www.aacc.edu/coned/certificates. 

What will it cost?
$1,500 for Anne Arundel County residents, including tuition and fees

What are the requirements?
Students must be at least 16 years old and have a high school diploma or GED. Students must also wear a uniform – white chef coat, scarf, apron, checkered kitchen pants, black closed toe shoes and chef hat.

How do I enroll?
Contact the HCAT office at 410-777-2966.

Related Training
Consult the college catalog for information about degrees and certificates from the Hotel, Culinary Arts and Tourism Institute or visit www.aacc.edu/hcat.

Questions?
For more information contact Wendy Melchor at 410-777-7073 or wlmelchor@aacc.edu.