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Pursue Your Baking Education in Chicago

by Jane Smallman
CulinaryEd Columnist

May 19, 2011

In today's modern world the skills needed by the baking and pastry chef are more complex than ever, so it makes sense to continue your education and get the best possible start to your career. Chicago offers you a choice of culinary schools, plus all the other features of a big city.

It is possible to learn about baking by taking an apprentice or trainee position and learning on the job. You can kick-start your career however, and possibly start off in a higher-paid job, by continuing your education and gaining a specialized qualification. If you do decide to study baking, the city of Chicago might be a good place to go to school.

Why Pursue Your Baking Education at a Chicago School?
There are two main reasons why it is a good idea to earn your baking qualification in Chicago. First, a wide choice of baking and pastry programs are offered by Chicago culinary schools, both in and around the city. Secondly, Chicago is the third largest city in the US; it is a vibrant metropolis and world tourism and business center, so there is plenty to see and do while you continue your baking education.

Example Baking Programs from Chicago Culinary Schools
Whether you want to spend a few months or a few years continuing your baking education, you should be able to find the program you want at in a Chicago culinary school. Here are a few examples of the types of programs you can expect:

  • 16-week Baking and Pastry Arts Basic Certificate which covers different techniques, ingredients, mixing methods, classical and contemporary bread and pastry production.
  • 24-week Certificate in Patisserie learning classic French Pastry methods.
  • Two-year Associate Degree in Baking and Pastry Arts a comprehensive study of baking and pastry skills.
  • Two-year Associate of Applied Sciences in Le Cordon Bleu Patisserie and Baking which prepares students for in-house or high volume baking production.


Sources
Bureau of Labor Statistics



About the Author
Jane Smallman combines freelance writing with running a mountain guiding business with her husband. She has a Bachelor's and Master's degree in the Social Sciences.

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