Online - Baking and Pastry Arts & Food Operations

Our online approach to pastry school education provides essential training in foundational principals of pastry and baking arts. The curriculum covers the theory, science and techniques that apply to many different types of baked goods and pastries. In addition, students will study food service operations and management, including menu planning and design, foodservice finance and marketing.  A typical week includes pastry and baking labs, assigned readings, instructional videos, individual or group projects, and chef-led classes, which you can view live or on-demand.

Our carefully designed labs give you the opportunity to apply what you have learned in readings, videos and chef-led classes. You’ll be using pastry and baking recipes designed to develop your palate and reinforce the techniques that are the core of cuisine. Some of the professional-level pastry and baking skills and hospitality business fundamentals we'll teach are:

• Techniques ranging from foundational skills to advanced methods and artistry involved in creating beautiful, delicate pastries, confections and baked goods.
• The cake preparation and decoration skills to equip bakers with the ability to create their own inventive cake creations.
• Baking and pastry theory, including the traditions of France, Italy, Austria and Switzerland, as well as contemporary American variations.
• The teamwork, efficiency and organizational skills that lay the groundwork for potential success in a professional kitchen.
• Menu ideation, foodservice budgeting, marketing basics and the professional "soft" skills vital to running a business.

The online pastry and baking school curriculum is structured so students get assessed on their learning path throughout the week. Chef-Instructors provide individual feedback on student's photos, videos and text submissions to support continual progress toward learning objectives and refinement of skills and techniques.

Our career services team will help match you with a bakery, restaurant or food-related business that aligns with your professional goals in order for you to gain real-world experience. You'll put your pastry and baking skills to the test, make connections in the industry and gain business knowledge you can use to launch your career.

Experts from all over the world visit ICE's campuses in New York City and Los Angeles (in person and virtually) to lead professional development classes, demonstrations, lectures and events — most of which are available to students and alumni for no additional charge. Online students can take advantage of these exclusive opportunities when they are available, to watch, interact with and ask questions of successful professionals from various areas of the industry.

Upon successful completion of the program, you’ll receive a diploma in Baking and Pastry Arts & Food Operations with the option to join our commencement ceremony in Los Angeles. You’ll also benefit from the ongoing support of our Career Services department, which has helped thousands of graduates secure jobs in the restaurant and hospitality industry.

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