Baking/Pastry

Baking/Pastry

Associate of Applied Science Degree, Certificate

Available at: Oso Creek Campus

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Program Overview

Bake Your Way to a Delicious Future
Turn your creativity into a career with our Baking & Pastry Program!

Do you love baking and dream of turning that passion into a career? Ready for a fresh start? this is your chance to do what you love—and get paid for it. Our Baking & Pastry program is more than just classes—it's your pathway to a high-energy, hands-on journey through the art and science of baking. Learn to craft amazing cakes, artisan breads, decadent desserts, and eye-catching pastries that impress and inspire. With expert instructors and state-of-the-art facilities, plus off campus training, you'll learn the skills you need to succeed in today’s fast-paced food industry, while working toward credentials, certificates, and degrees at an ACF Exemplary program that open doors to a variety of culinary careers.

Your future is sweet. Let’s "bake" it happen!

CURRICULUM

Students planning to continue at a senior college should consult an advisor concerning degree requirements of the college to which transfer is intended.

Accreditation

ACFEF Exemplary Badge
The Baking/Pastry programs are accredited as Exemplary by the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation Accrediting Commission, 180 Center Place Way, St. Augustine, Florida 32095.


Postsecondary programs that have earned this badge have demonstrated their understanding of and compliance with the ACFEF-accredited standards. Earners have been evaluated in Program Eligibility, Program Mission and Goals, Organization and Administration, Faculty and Staff, Curriculum, Facilities, Student Services, Program Assessment. Exemplary programs have been in full compliance for two grant periods. ACFEF Accrediting Commission is recognized by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation.

Students planning to continue at a senior college should consult an advisor concerning degree requirements of the college to which transfer is intended.

Careers

Page last updated June 10, 2025.

Contact Information

Department of Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management
Oso Creek Campus
7002 Yorktown Blvd.
Corpus Christi, TX 78414
(361) 698-1843

The Culinary, Baking & Pastry, and Hospitality Management programs are located in the Hospitality and Culinary Institute on the Oso Creek Campus at the intersection of Yorktown Boulevard and Rodd Field Rd.  The Hospitality and Culinary Institute covers 59,561 sq. ft. and houses ultramodern teaching spaces including kitchen labs and a public-accessible restaurant/dining facility to provide students with hands-on, real-world learning experience.   The entrance is located on Yorktown Blvd. before you get to Roddfield Rd.