Baking is an art to enjoy with all the senses. Combine your natural talents with hands-on experience in Kirkwood’s Baking and Pastry Arts program.
Gain incredible skills while creating edible masterpieces in our state-of-the-art bakery lab. You’ll even prepare exquisite desserts for guests at the four-diamond rated Hotel at Kirkwood Center and The Class Act Restaurant.
Learn from passionate instructors and industry professionals.
Kirkwood offers more than $3 million in scholarships for students each year, and there are many specifically for students enrolled in baking & pastry arts and other hospitality programs.
In just one year, you’ll develop technical baking and artistic decorating skills. Plus, you'll learn essential business savvy to succeed in the hospitality industry.
All new students are required to attend a program conference. You'll have the opportunity to ask questions and get answers about the Baking & Pastry Arts program, including specific admissions requirements.
Kirkwood students develop top-tier baking skills in our state-of-the-art learning laboratory located in The Hotel at Kirkwood Center.
Educate and develop future leaders for the baking and pastry profession.
Graduates of the Bakery and Pastry Arts program will be able to:
Kirkwood students who want to pursue a four-year degree can transfer seamlessly to many colleges and universities. Talk to the Advising & Transfer Center to discover where your Kirkwood education can take you!
Kirkwood grads work as:
Learn more about gainful employment information, including graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program, and other information.
Kirkwood’s hospitality department includes industry-seasoned instructors and faculty members, all with valuable real-world experience. They know what employers need right now – and they're ready to teach you today.