Baking & Pastry Evening Course

The Baking and Pastry program runs approximately 22 weeks, Monday through Thursday from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM (20 hours per week). Classes start in January and July of each year. Applicants seeking funding or early enrollment discounts are encouraged to register for school at least 3 months prior to their desired start date.

Some of the topics that will be covered:

• Artisan bread baking
• Laminated dough
• Quick bread
• Cakes
• Pies and Tarts
• Egg custards
• Cake decorations
• Chocolate and candy making
• Vegan, diabetic, & gluten free desserts
• Catering and mass production
• Event and menu planning
• Food safety and ServSafe training and more…

Graduates will receive:

• Certificate in Baking & Pastry Arts
• ServSafe Managers Certification
• A Life Skills Training Certificate
• Life-time job assistance from Promise Culinary School

The cost of the program is $5,010.00

Tuition includes:

• Full Chef’s uniform
• Professional Baking & Pastry kit
• Textbook
• Equipment, apron and side-towel rental
• All food used in daily production

Funding is available through the following agencies:

• Workforce Development – WIOA
• Workfirst NJ
• Division of Vocational Rehabilitation – DVR
• Department of Youth Services
• Department of Military and Veterans Affairs

We offer early enrollment discounts and no-interest payments plans.

Interested in joining our Baking & Pastry Program? Contact Pearl Thompson, Promise Culinary Director, for more information.