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Baking and Pastry Arts Management

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Program Code: 14161
Credential: Diploma
Start Dates: January, September
Program Length: 4 semesters
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Humber is proud to have the highest graduate employment and employer satisfaction rate of the GTA colleges based on Colleges Ontario’s key performance indicators for college graduates in 2022-2023.

Program Overview

Have you dreamed of a career in baking? At Humber, our two-year Baking and Pastry Arts Management program offers exceptional instruction that is fun, creative and rewarding. Our students are all smiles as they develop skills and experience in the bake labs, under the mentorship and guidance of pastry chef instructors from around the world. 

Some of the amazing things you will create in the program are:

  • delicious desserts and confections
  • freshly-milled wholegrain breads
  • gluten-free and vegan baking
  • mouth-watering pastries, cookies and cakes
  • stunning showpieces and decorative cakes

This two-year diploma program prepares you for a career without limits. You will build crucial skills in hands-on baking, as well as learn how to produce and market your own baked goods. As one of the most engaged baking programs, we are always looking for ways to integrate visual and social media into our lab experiences, and discover ways to show off your baking to the world! Our graduates have moved into the industry with confidence, and many have found success in surprising and innovative areas such as product development, food sales and marketing, and food styling.

Note: For students starting in September or January, there is a scheduled one semester break between second and third semester.

Work-Integrated Learning  

Qualified students will complete a with one of our top industry partners. Students can apply for a field experience anywhere in the world, and this opportunity has led to many satisfying, long-term careers.

Humber Advantages

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Choose a program and pathway that leads all the way to Certified Master Chef

Humber Culinary & Baking Programs:

Culinary Skills

Ontario College Certificate

Launch your career quickly or use pathways to further your education.

Cook Apprentice

Ontario College Certificate

Work while you learn.

Culinary Management

Diploma

Baker Apprenticeship

Ontario College Certificate

Baking & Pastry Arts Management

Diploma

Humber Pathways:

Transition into Culinary Management Diploma after semester 1 or 2, or into Cook Apprentice with an eligible employer.

Graduates of Cook Apprenticeship can continue for 2 further semesters to add a Culinary Management diploma to your resume.

Graduates of either Culinary or Baking & Pastry Arts Management program can continue for 2 further semesters to add a second diploma to your resume.

Graduates of Baker Apprenticeship can continue for 2 further semesters to add a Baking and Pastry Arts Management diploma to your resume.

Graduates of either Culinary or Baking & Pastry Arts Management program can continue for 2 further semesters to add a second diploma to your resume.

Skills, knowledge, experience you will gain:

Contemporary Culinary Skills and Techniques, Butchery, Large Quantity Cooking, Food Safety & Sanitation

Menu planning, Butchery, Garde Manger and Charcuterie, Nutrition, Baking, Purchasing, Product Management

Contemporary Level Food Presentation, Styling Techniques and Various Butchery Processes.

Costing, nutrition, bread & baking applications, cake/cookie production, decoration/design, confectionery, product management.

Hands-on Baking, Product Development, Food Sales & Marketing and Food Styling.

Experiental Learning

224 hrs (16 hours (2 days) a week x 14 weeks)

Apprenticeship

224 hours (16 hours (2 days) a week x 14 weeks)

Apprenticeship

Work placement time?

Career possibilities:

Trained chefs can work worldwide in corporations, golf clubs, hotels, resorts, restaurants, retirement homes, cruise ships.

Cook in a variety of restaurants or hotels within a variety of culturally diverse cuisines.

Work worldwide in corporations, golf clubs, hotels, resorts, restaurants, retirement homes, cruise ships or your own business.

Work worldwide in corporations, golf clubs, hotels, resorts, restaurants, retirement homes, cruise ships or your own business.

Create and market new bakery products, design wedding cakes, work in hotels, golf clubs, banquet halls.

Program Completion:

Complete 1 year certificate

Complete 2-year certificate

Complete 2-year Diploma

Complete 2-year certificate

Complete 2-year diploma

Industry Recognition:

World Association of Chef’s Societies (WACS)

Open to View All Future Pathways and Industry Certifications 

Certification Opportunities:

Food Safety and Sanitation Certification

Food Safety and Sanitation Certification

Food Safety and Sanitation Certification

Food Safety and Sanitation Certification

Food Safety and Sanitation Certification

Humber Expanded Pathway Options  :

1 year Culinary Management Diploma

WACS (World Association of Chef Societies) fast track to Commis Chef Certification

WACS (World Association of Chef Societies) fast track to Commis Chef Certification

Complete training standards manual through sponsor (3-4 years)

1 year Culinary Management Diploma

1 year Baking and Pastry Arts Diploma

Complete training standards manual through sponsor (3-4 years)

1-year Baking and Pastry Arts Diploma

On-the -job Experience/Training (3-4 years)

On-the -job Experience/Training (3-4 years)

On-the -job Experience/Training (3-4 years)

Comprehensive Pathways to Foodservice Certifications:

Red Seal Certification Exam- Chef De Cuisine / Baker Patissier

Red Seal Certification Exam-Chef De Cuisine

Red Seal Certification Exam- Chef De Cuisine / Baker Patissier

Red Seal Certification Exam- Chef De Cuisine / Baker Patissier

Red Seal Certification Exam-Baker Patissier / Chef De Cuisine

On-the-Job Training (5 years), Supervisory Experience (2 years)

Certified Chef de Cuisine (Canadian Culinary Institute)

On-the-Job training (3 years) HACCP Training

CMC-Certified Master Chef

Humber Graduates Score Multiple Culinary and Hospitality Awards

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Six award-winning Longo Faculty of Business alumni and faculty are excelling in the food and hospitality industry. Learn more about their career journeys, accolades and how Humber has contributed to their success.

Learning Labs

The new bake labs are fully accessible and AODA compliant. Students have access to:

  • a new 36 tray, dual mode, hybrid oven for real world experience in volume baking
  • specialty enhanced tools and equipment 
  • 2 stage Chocolate Enrobing machines
  • 100 qt dough mixer
  • blast freezers
  • televised chef's demos

Students have additional bake lab space and a student-run bakery and coffee shop that provides the opportunity to sell the baking students' class product to the Humber community. There will also be an area to showcase student work.

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Bake lab

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Student Competitions & Events

Students will have the opportunity to participate in internal and external competitions such as Skills Ontario, Kraft-Heinz Iron Chef, Humber Pastry Cup and more.

Skills Canada Competition

Stefanie FrancavillaCongratulations to Baking & Pastry Arts Management alumna Stefanie Francavilla. She recently competed in the IKA Culinary Olympics as part of the Junior Culinary Federation (CF) Team Canada, where her team won gold in two classifications. She was also the winner of both 2018 Skills Ontario and Skills Canada.

Worldskills Competition

Emma KilgannonHumber College graduate Emma Kilgannon is among the best in the world after winning bronze at the WorldSkills Competition 2022 Special Edition.

Humber College Students Shine Brightly on the National Stage at Skills Canada Competition

Two people smilingEmma Kilgannon and Andrian Movtchan won gold and silver, respectively, in Vancouver.

Kraft Heinz Iron Chef Competition

Winners of Kraft Heinz Iron Chef competition 2022Alongside participants from the Culinary Management and Culinary Skills programs, students in Baking and Pastry Arts Management have the opportunity to earn the title Iron Chef in the annual Kraft Heinz Iron Chef competition at Humber.

Humber Pastry Cup 2022

Pastry Cup thumbnailThe Humber Pastry Cup 2022 was a collaboration of students from the Baking and Pastry Arts program and students from Humber's Broadcast Television Videography program.

Prime Minster Trudeau Talks Sustainability with Humber Students

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaking at HumberPrime Minister Justin Trudeau visited Humber’s North Campus on Tuesday and spent some time with students talking about sustainability and climate change.

Student Testimonial

"Winning this competition has opened so many doors for me." Tina Pistarelli, Nestlé Professional Minor's Food Truck Challenge winner

Internship Partners

Baker Street

Branded Bites

Butter Avenue

Butter Baker

Cobs

Cosmic Treats

Glory Hole Doughnuts

Gusta Cooking Studio

Le Dolci

Patisserie VMarie

Patricia's Cakes

Rahier

Succulent

Sweet Gallery Bakery

The Rolling Pin

Go Abroad

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Semester Abroad - Florence University of the Arts

This program is designed to offer students with a meaningful and challenging experience of culinary arts and baking & pastry from an international perspective. This opportunity is offered in Semester 4.

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Summer Abroad

Students in this program may be eligible for a credit through Summer Abroad in Croatia, Denmark, Finland, India, Japan, New Zealand, Peru or Vietnam.

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Placement Abroad

Students have the opportunity to complete program work placements in Canada or abroad. Students may also be eligible to receive a bursary from Humber.

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Faculty Led Study Tour

Students in this program may be eligible for short Faculty Led adventure in Italy. Taste of the Mediterranean is packed full of dinners, tastings, tours, seminars, workshops and sightseeing opportunities.

Thank You Donors!

We are grateful to our corporate donors for their generous support of the Baking and Pastry Arts Management program.

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Student Experience

First year consists of pastry fundamentals, food costing and dessert menu management. In second year, students learn traditional and contemporary techniques as well as emerging opportunities, international trends and applications used in the industry.

Halloween themed blown glass sugar sculpture

Watch the video to see how Chef Kenneth Ku of Humber College creates a terrifying showpiece out of sugar.

Baking Arts Skills Canada

Read how Baking and Pastry Arts Management student Stefanie Francavilla's hard work and dedication paid off as she took home the gold at Skills Canada!

Uniform Orders

All students will need to purchase a uniform for this program. Place your order today by following the link below. Current students can order extra uniform items by emailing grace.regala@humber.ca to arrange payment and curbside pick-up.

Study Abroad

Students may be eligible to apply for our annual short duration experiential trips. These faculty-led study abroad trips are confirmed in the fall semester and are approximately two weeks in length. Qualified students in this program may apply to participate in experiential learning trips to the Mediterranean/Italy where students have a hands-on experience in food culture and lifestyle of the Mediterranean. 

These trips vary each year and are subject to availability and eligibility requirements. Additional fees apply.

Your Career

Success can be delicious, and the Baking and Pastry Arts Management program has given many graduates the key to a career that opens doors around the world. Students in the program can pursue their dreams by:

  • building online businesses and portfolios
  • creating and marketing new bakery products
  • decorating and designing stunning wedding cakes
  • opening dynamic bakeries and pastry shops
  • working for leading hotels, golf clubs and banquet halls

By educating students about industry standards and trends, as well as allowing them to express their artistic strengths and creativity, Humber prepares graduates for success in whatever career they choose.

Professional Accreditations & Recognition

World Association of Chefs’ Societies (WACS)

The program is recognized by the World Association of Chefs’ Societies (WACS) for meeting or exceeding the WACS standards of quality culinary education and has been awarded the Recognition of Quality Culinary Education program.

Food Safety and Sanitation Certification

Qualified students have the opportunity to earn Food Safety and Sanitation Certification (TrainCan – BASICS.fst®) as part of the program.

Additional requirements may apply.

Note: The requirements for the additional credential(s) are determined by the granting body, which is independent from the College. Students are encouraged to obtain the specific requirements directly from the granting body before enrolling.

Program Availability

Start dates between Sept 2024 - Aug 2025
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Sep 2024 Block-Based North Open
Jan 2025 Block-Based North Open
Start dates between Sept 2024 - Aug 2025
START DELIVERY LOCATION STATUS
Sep 2024 Block-Based North Open
Jan 2025 Block-Based North Opening Soon

Humber is a publicly-funded institution and does not have a public-private partnership. International students graduating from Humber or Humber’s International Graduate School (IGS) are eligible to apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit.

International Students in Canada who apply for May 2024 start could be eligible for a $1,000 Scholarship*. Apply now

Start dates between Sept 2024 - Aug 2025
START DELIVERY LOCATION STATUS
Sep 2024 Block-Based North Open
Jan 2025 Block-Based North Opening Soon

Humber is a publicly-funded institution and does not have a public-private partnership. International students graduating from Humber or Humber’s International Graduate School (IGS) are eligible to apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit.

International Students Out of Canada can Apply through Humber International

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Baking and Pastry Arts Management: Turn a Passion for Baking into a Career

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Watch the video to learn about the Humber Baking and Pastry Arts Management program and how it is geared to any person, or individual, that has a passion for baking. Our world-renowned faculty will teach the rest.


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Yes Chef! How to go From a Humber Culinary & Baking Program to becoming an Executive Chef!

Yes Chef! How to go From a Humber Culinary & Baking Program to becoming an Executive Chef!

Fri, March 15, 2024

Mar 20, Apr 3 & Apr 18, 2024

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Culinary & Baking Students and Faculty Showcase Skills at the National Home Show!

Culinary & Baking Students and Faculty Showcase Skills at the National Home Show!

Wed, March 06, 2024

March 8 - 10 & 13 - 17, 2024

Embark on a culinary journey with the Humber Longo Faculty of Business at the National Home Show!

Join us for skills sessions presented by culinary students from Culinary Skills, Culinary Management and Baking & Pastry Arts programs, as they team up with Chef Shonah Chalmers to showcase knife skills, sustainable food tips, flavour enhancement techniques, cooking methods and more!

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These students are feeding hungry people while preventing food waste

These students are feeding hungry people while preventing food waste

Fri, December 29, 2023

A group of culinary arts students at Humber College received a surplus of meat that was close to its best-before date.

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From Rome to Lyon: Culinary Students Experience the Best of Italian and French Gastronomy

From Rome to Lyon: Culinary Students Experience the Best of Italian and French Gastronomy

Mon, June 12, 2023

In a highly anticipated return, students from the Culinary Skills, Culinary Management, and Baking and Pastry Arts Management programs participated in a study abroad trip to Italy and France.

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Admissions Questions

General Enquiries

Call 416-675-3111 or email enquiry@humber.ca. If you have already applied, be sure to check your application status on myhumber.ca.

Domestic Applicants Enquiries

Domestic applicants can book a one-on-one advising appointment with an admissions representative.

International Applicants Enquiries

Contact the International Centre for information about full-time programs (including the International Graduate School), how to apply and to follow up on your submitted application.

Program-Specific Questions

Speak to the Program Co-ordinator about the course curriculum, projects and career options.

Susan Joseph, program co-ordinator
416.675.6622 ext. 2747
susan.joseph@humber.ca

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How To Become An Apprentice

Becoming an Apprentice

Find an employer willing to sponsor you as an apprentice.

Contact the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development to register as an apprentice.

Work with your employer approximately one year before attending Humber.

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Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP)

If you’re in high school – grade 11 or 12 – you can earn co-op education credits through work placements in some skilled trades.

Visit OYAP 

How to Apply

Domestic Students

Applications to Humber are made through ontariocolleges.ca. Be sure to submit your application by the equal consideration deadline of February 1. You may apply after February 1, however, post-February 1 applications will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis depending on the availability of the space in the program.

To check program availability refer to the Campus/Availability listing on Humber’s program pages, search by availability, or ontariocolleges.ca.

To see where you are in the admissions process, visit the Admissions Road Map.

International Students

If you’re an international student, you can apply directly to Humber via our International Centre.

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Admission Requirements

Admission selection is based on the academic criteria indicated. Meeting minimum eligibility requirements does not guarantee admission.

Admission selection is based on the following three requirements:

  • Academic

    To be eligible for admission, you must possess the following:

    • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent including these required courses:
      • Grade 12 English (ENG4C or ENG4U or equivalent)
      • Three Grade 11 or Grade 12 C, M or U courses in addition to those listed above

    or

    or

    Mature Applicants

    Diplomas and Certificates

    An applicant is considered a mature applicant if they have not completed secondary school or other postsecondary school, and will be 19 or older as of the first day of classes. Humber will invite you for testing to demonstrate that you meet all listed course requirements.

    Degrees

    An applicant is considered a mature applicant if they have not completed secondary school or attended postsecondary studies, and will be 21 or older as of the first day of classes. Mature applicants for degree programs will be required to meet course requirements at the U/M level or equivalent.

    College Transfer Applicants

    Diplomas and Certificates

    An applicant is considered a college transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a college-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or college courses and grades to determine program eligibility.

    Degrees

    An applicant is considered a college transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a college-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or college courses and grades to determine program eligibility. Applicants must have an overall minimum grade point average (GPA) of 65 per cent in the program. Applicants are required to disclose and provide academic transcripts for all course work completed at the postsecondary level.

    University Transfer Applicants

    Diplomas and Certificates

    An applicant is considered a university transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a university-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or university courses and grades to determine program eligibility.

    Degrees

    An applicant is considered a university transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a university-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or university courses and grades to determine program eligibility. Applicants are required to disclose and provide academic transcripts for all course work completed at the postsecondary level.

  • English Language Proficiency

    All applicants whose first language is not English must meet Humber’s English Language Proficiency Policy.

  • International Credit Evaluation

    Canadian citizens or permanent residents with international education are required to provide a credential evaluation. Note, for international High school education course by course evaluations, ICAS must be used. For international post-secondary education, a WES evaluation must be provided. In situations where you expect to apply for transfer credit, it is recommended that a course by course WES evaluation is completed.

International Academic Equivalency

Admission equivalencies for Humber depend on your country of study. Please enter your location or choose detect my location to see the requirements for your country below.

Post-Admission Requirements

Once you have been accepted, and have confirmed your offer, you may need to complete a further set of requirements related to your program (Post-Admission Requirements).

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Equipment & Device Requirements

All Semesters

Details and Specifications Minimum Specifications Recommended Specifications
Processor Intel i5-8300H (PC)
4-core or higher 64bit (Mac)
Intel i7-9750H= or higher
OS Windows 10 (PC)
OS 10.15 (Mac)
Windows 10 (PC)
OS 10.15 (Mac)
Memory 8 GB of RAM 32 GB of RAM
Storage 256 GB SSD 512 GB SSD
Monitor Laptop computer (not a notebook such as a Chromebook or a tablet) recently purchased; last 18 months Laptop computer (not a notebook such as a Chromebook or a tablet) recently purchased; last 18 months
Other Wireless 802.11 b/g/n/ac, Built-in microphone and webcam Wireless 802.11 b/g/n/ac, Built-in microphone and webcam, Built-in Ethernet port (strongly recommended), Long battery life (strongly recommended)

Program-Specific Questions

Speak to the Program Co-ordinator about the course curriculum, projects and career options.

Susan Joseph, program co-ordinator
416.675.6622 ext. 2747
susan.joseph@humber.ca

Fees & Financial Aid

The 2024/2025 fee for two semesters is:

  • domestic: $5,727.88
  • international: $17,804.00

Fees are subject to change.

Fees by Semester

Domestic Fees International Fees

Additional Costs

$100 – safety shoes; $472 – knife and tool kit; $350 – textbooks, manuals (for two semesters). 

Financial Aid, Scholarships and Bursaries

Understand the costs associated with coming to Humber and explore resources available from first year to your final year on Student Fees and Financial Resources.

Scholarships

Humber Scholarships

Find out more about scholarships and bursaries that you may be eligible for, visit Student Scholarships. International students can visit International Student Scholarships.

Humber Bursaries

Bursaries are available for Certificate, Diploma and Degree programs primarily based on financial need, visit Humber Bursaries.

External Awards, Bursaries & Scholarships

Find out more information about external scholarships and bursaries, visit External Awards.

Indigenous Student Awards, Bursaries & Scholarships

Humber offers a variety of bursaries and scholarships for Indigenous students, visit Indigenous Student Awards.

Explore Opportunities through Humber Pathways

Humber Pathways include:

  • Opportunities to build on your college education and complete your diploma or degree at Humber.
  • Degree and graduate study opportunities at other institutions in Ontario, Canada and abroad.
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