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Baking

Baking

Technical Certificate

Three core courses (Culinary Career Essentials) develop a sound foundation of kitchen basics in professional baking and pastry arts. Two additional courses concentrate on baking principles and techniques used in bakeries and food service establishments.

  • Chefs in a commercial kitchen preparing food together.
  • Culinary student placing tray of bread in an oven in a commercial kitchen.
  • Culinary instructor helping student in a kitchen, decorating dessert plates.

    Program Outline

    Term 1
    Course # Course Title Credits
    1031612500 Culinary Principles
    Description

    Food science principles applied to professional culinary food preparation. Units include professional kitchen operation, recipe terminology, and cooking techniques for various food categories.

    3.00
    1031612600 Culinary Applications
    Description

    Provides practical experience applying food science principles in food preparation, analysis, and evaluation of preparation techniques. Prerequisites: 1031612500 Culinary Principles (C or better) (concurrent enrollment allowed) and 1031612100 Sanitation and Safety Fundamentals (C or better) (concurrent enrollment allowed).

    3.00
    1031612200 Sanitation and Safety Basics
    Description

    Learn basic principles of sanitation and safety in order to maintain a safe and healthy food service environment. The course presents laws and regulations related to safety, fire, and sanitation and how to adhere to them in the food service operation. Successful completion of the course enables students to take a national sanitation certification examination.

    1.00
    1031615200 Professional Baking
    Description

    Introduces modern bakeshop principles used to produce quick and yeast breads, restaurant style desserts, and pastries. Products are evaluated for practicality, flavor, presentation, and correct techniques. Prerequisite: Take 316-126; and 316-115; Minimum grade C; - Must be completed prior to taking this course.

    3.00
    1031615300 Advanced Baking
    Description

    Application and refinement of basic baking knowledge and techniques gained in Professional Baking. Units include rolled-in dough, specialty breads, European-style desserts, petit fours, and decorative work. Prerequisites: 1031612200 Sanitation and Safety Basics (C or better) and 1031615200 Professional Baking (C or better) (concurrent enrollment allowed).

    3.00

    At A Glance

    How You'll Learn

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    On Campus

    Summer 2026 Start Date

    May 18 - Summer Term Start
    June 15 - Additional Term Start for Select Courses

    Fall 2026 Start Dates

    August 31 - 16-Week Fall Term Start
    October 26 - Additional 8-Week Term Start for Select Courses

    Spring 2027 Start Dates

    January 11 - 16-Week Spring Term Start
    March 15 - Additional 8-Week Term Start for Select Courses

    Program Tuition*

    $2,760

    Books & Supplies*

    $477

    *Total cost for degree completion is estimated by current course requirements, books, and supplies. Tuition and fees are set by the Wisconsin Technical College System and subject to change.

    You may experience these additional costs, not charged by Nicolet, estimated based on length of program.

    Transportation
    $1,150
    Food/Housing
    $1,144
    Personal Expenses
    $1,146

    What You'll Learn

    • Apply safety and sanitation codes to conditions and operations in food service kitchens
    • Prepare recipes and formulas to industry standards
    • Demonstrate attributes of a culinary professional

    Your Potential Careers

    • Pastry Chef

    Median Annual Salary

    $28,631 $29,297 $29,410
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