Hospitality Cluster

Baking (Year Two of a Two-Year Program) Program Description For the second year of the Hospitality Cluster, students will choose Baking or Culinary Arts. Baking continues to build on the basic skills learned during the first year. Students will learn baking theory and will gain experience in the following: laminated doughs, tortes, decorated cakes, hearth breads, bagels, sweet dough and specialty cookies. Each student will have an opportunity to network with area industry professionals and may choose to participate in professional organizations like the American Culinary Federation. Student placement can be achieved during and after program completion. This can lead to a variety of employment opportunities. Student placement may include in-store bakeries, coffee houses, independent bakeries, restaurants, and other food service establishments. Content Areas Basic baking procedures Advanced baking procedures Maintain baking facilities Personal management skills Prepare bakery products Prepare decorated cakes Employability skills Helpful Experience and Aptitudes High school classes in nutrition or foods Manual dexterity Physical stamina Good eye-hand coordination High school classes in foods, nutrition and business math Teamwork and communication skills Career Entry Opportunities Baker Baking apprentice Salesclerk/Salesperson Cake decorator Manager Donut fryer Head baker Pastry chef Benefits for the College Bound This program provides students with beneficial skills to use while financing a college education. Upon completion of this program, students may be eligible to receive advanced placement and/or college credit toward an associate/bachelor degree from Davenport University, Ferris State University, Grand Rapids Community College, Johnson and Wales University, and Northwood University. Credit may be granted based upon competency testing and instructor recommendation. For Enrollment Purposes Students interested in the Hospitality Cluster enroll in Introduction to Hospitality for the first year. If a student returns for a second year, the choices are Baking and Culinary Arts.