Baker *

Program Description

The 9-month Baker Diploma* program designed to provide the practical training necessary for graduates to obtain rewarding and immediate employment as a Baker in hotels and restaurants as well as large and small bakeries. Students will spend considerable time working in the kitchen making such delicious creations as breads and rolls, biscuits, specialty cakes, donuts and cookies, puff pastries and desserts as well as much more. Academic studies are then supplemented by a 2-week work term with a professional baker.

Please note that due to the nature of this career, employees are required to tolerate regular physical activity during the course of their work day. If you have any medical concerns, please contact your admissions officer to ensure you are aware of the requirements of the occupation and to determine if you are eligible for accommodations in this program.

Program Courses

• Occupational Health and Safety
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
• Standard First Aid
• Safety
• Nutrition
• Biscuits, Muffins and Scones
• Bread and Soft Rolls
• Cookies and Squares
• Donuts and Crullers
• Kitchen Fundamentals
• Mousse, Creams and Basic Desserts
• Pies and Pie Fillings
• Puff Pastry and Choux Pastry
• Specialty Cakes, Cupcakes and Frostings
• Sweet Yeast Bread Dough and Danish Dough
• Variety Breads and Crusty Rolls
• Introduction to Apprenticeship
• Math Essentials
• Cook Math Fundamentals
• Communication Essentials
• Workplace Essentials
• Computer Essentials
• Work Term

Employment Opportunities

Graduates from the Baker program may be employed in a variety of positions as Bakers or Baker’s Helper in areas including hotel and motel, restaurants, fast food establishments, bed and breakfast facilities as well as being able to set up their own business in catering of special events.

* – Pending Government Approval