About the Course

The Bakery and Confectionery degree provide extensive training in the art and science of baking and confectionery. Students learn key methods for pastry making, bread baking, cake decorating, and chocolate work. The program covers ingredient selection, recipe creation, baking techniques, and food safety guidelines. Students learn how to make a variety of baked goods and confections through hands-on practice sessions and theoretical studies. Graduates have the skills and experience to work as pastry chefs, bakers, cake decorators, or open their own bakery enterprises. With the increased need for high-quality baked goods, this course offers exciting job options in the culinary industry.

Mode of Conduction

Offline

Duration

3 months

Fees

15,000 /- (Fees once paid will not be refunded.)

Eligibility

10th pass from any stream

Job Prospects/ Future Opportunities

Job opportunities in bakery and confectionery are numerous and promising, catering to those with a passion for pastry arts and culinary inventiveness. Here are a few possible job paths:

Pastry chefs provide a wide range of baked products and sweets for bakeries, restaurants, hotels, and catering organizations. They oversee pastry manufacturing, create recipes, and ensure that baked goods are of high quality and consistent.

Bakers produce bread and pastries and work in bakeries, cafes, supermarkets, and specialty food stores. They prepare dough, bake bread, pastries, and cakes, and may be in charge of inventory management and customer service.

Cake Decorator: Cake decorators create and decorate cakes for special occasions such as weddings, birthday parties, and holidays. They operate in bakeries, pastry shops, and specialized cake studios, utilizing icing, fondant, and other decorative techniques to make visually appealing cakes.

Chocolatiers create truffles, bonbons, and other chocolate delicacies. They might work in chocolate stores, artisanal chocolate factories, or open their own chocolate business.

Entrepreneurship: Individuals with the necessary abilities and expertise can establish their own bakery, pastry shop, or confectionery business. Opening a boutique bakery, running a food truck or pop-up store, or selling baked goods online are all viable business ventures.

Food stylists work in the advertising, photography, and film industries, designing and arranging food for commercials, cookbooks, publications, and TV shows. Knowledge of bread and confectionery processes is useful in this sector.

Overall, there are several work options in bakery and confectionery, including opportunities for innovation, entrepreneurship, and career progression in the culinary field. With the increasing need for high-quality baked goods and confections, qualified individuals in this industry are in high demand around the world.

Date Of Commencement

2024-8-5

Schedule Of Classes

Monday to Saturday, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, theory and practical classes are held. On Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday, departmental materials are provided for both theory and practical classes, including all ingredients. On Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, students are required to bring their own materials for the theory and practical classes.

No. of Seats

35 On first come first serve basis, 35 students per batch. (If the number of students exceeds, second batch will be created)

Assessment

• Assessments will be done on the basis of demo sessions in the lab and based on performance after the completion of the course.