Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
Baking and Pastry Arts
Dining
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College is the first community college in North Carolina to offer a two-year Associate of Applied Science degree in Baking and Pastry Arts.
Courses emphasize practical application, a strong theoretical knowledge base, and professionalism. The program provides graduates with the critical competencies to meet industry demands. Course work includes specialty/artisan breads, desserts, pastries, candies, decorative work, high‑volume production and food marketing.
Hands-on Education
The Baking and Pastry Arts degree provides students with practical hands-on and theoretical training in the areas of Artisan and Specialty Breads, Petit Fours & Pastries, Classical and European Pastries, Tortes and Special Occasion Cakes, Chocolate Artistry, Plated Desserts, and Confections and Show Pieces. In addition, the curriculum includes Food Science, Sanitation and Safety, Hospitality Supervision, Purchasing, Food and Beverage Controls, Marketing, and Nutrition.
Who Can Enter?
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College has an open door admissions policy. High school graduation or equivalence is normally required for admission to any curriculum.
If a student is in need of financial assistance, he or she should contact the Financial Aid Office. A-B Tech Community College is committed to the philosophy that no eligible student should be denied access to higher education because of a lack of financial resources.
For further information on A-B Tech's Baking and Pastry Arts Program, contact:
Chef Vincent Donatelli
(828) 254-1921 ext 863
vdonatelli@abtech.edu
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