Baking And Pastry Classes

The baking and pastry program at Wilkes Community College prepares students for a career in a hotel, restaurant, resort, bistro, or bakery as an executive pastry cook, chocolatier, or Boulanger. The program focuses on preparing students to serve as professional bakers and pastry specialist in restaurants and other commercial baking establishments. Program courses include: bread and pastry making, handling, and storage, as well as cake and pastry decorating, baking industry operations, product packaging and marketing operations, and counter display. Get more details below including other North Carolina colleges that offer baking and pastry classes.

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Wilkes Community College (WPCC)

1001 Burkemont Ave, Morganton, NC

Wilkes Community College is a two-year community college that serves the people of Wilkes, Ashe and Alleghany counties. It is a member of the North Carolina Community College System. If you are looking to enhance your quality of life by learning new skills to cope with today’s rapidly changing world, or moving forward in your educational journey, Wilkes College is the place for you.  Through its various programs and development services Wilkes Community College strives to improve your quality of life.

The college is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award degrees, certificates and diplomas.

This is an equal opportunity college and the campuses located at the Wilkes, Ashe and Alleghany counties offer a wide variety of programs ranging from accounting, architecture, business administration and automotive systems to basic law, computer technology and health services.

If you have time or place constraints and are not able to attend college you can opt for the distance learning programs offered by them.  This enables you to learn at your convenience in the comfort of your home or office.

To respond to the ongoing changes in technology there is a need to create continuing education to enhance your current skills or even learn new ones.  Wilkes Community College has a division for Continuing Education to respond to these needs by providing services not only to individuals but also to businesses and industries within the Alleghany, Ashe and Wilkes counties.

Students Enrolled in the Baking And Pastry Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. WPCC has offered the following academic levels for students:

• Less Than Two-Year Award
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Chefs and Head Cooks

Description

Direct and may participate in the preparation, seasoning, and cooking of salads, soups, fish, meats, vegetables, desserts, or other foods. May plan and price menu items, order supplies, and keep records and accounts.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, chefs and head cooks employment is expected to grow at a rate of 8.9% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC
  • Total Employment: 60
  • Average Hourly Rate: $20.11
  • Average Annual Salary: $41830

Bakers

Description

Mix and bake ingredients to produce breads, rolls, cookies, cakes, pies, pastries, or other baked goods.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, bakers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 7.0% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC
  • Total Employment: 250
  • Average Hourly Rate: $16.93
  • Average Annual Salary: $35210

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).