Associate in Science (A.S.) Degree in Baking and Pastry Management

Valencia College

The Baking and Pastry Management Associate in Science (A.S.) degree at Valencia College prepares you to go directly into a specialized career within the culinary industry in as little as two years.

If you have an interest in creating visual masterpieces and developing your culinary skills around baking and pastry arts, this is the program for you. The program combines superb instruction and state-of-the art production kitchens and facilities with hands-on experience in confectionary artistry, including creating breads, pastries, cakes, chocolates and more. Students are taught by some of the best chefs in the world, including instructors from Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando. The only program of its kind in Florida, Valencia’s Baking and Pastry Management program gives you the extraordinary advantage of starting an exciting culinary career in one of the most acclaimed tourist destinations in the world.

Career Outlook

Learn How To

Bake and make pastries including breads, cakes, pies, icings, puddings, fillings and desserts

Cater and manage banquets including training service personnel, preparing food cost estimates and stewarding control sheets

Perform confectionery artistry

Job Outlook

A variety of exciting career choices are available in Central Florida’s flourishing theme parks, resorts, restaurants and other dining establishments. Excellent career opportunities are also available in catering and banquet services.

Potential Careers

Baking and Pastry Chef

Executive Pastry Chef

Assistant Bakery Manager

Lead Baker, Bread and Pastry

Assistant Pastry Chef

Baker’s Commis

Fall deadline: June 15, 2025 Spring deadline: Oct. 15, 2025