What does a baking and pastry artist do?
- Bakers prepare doughs, batters and other ingredients and produce items such as bread, buns, cakes, pies, cookies and other baked goods.
- They are employed in a variety of food establishments, but the vast majority of work takes place in retail settings such as supermarkets, specialty bakeries, restaurants and hotels.
What do I need to start?
- Entering Grade 11 or Grade 12
- Good employability and teamwork skills
- Strong interest in entering the industry
- Good hand-eye coordination and artistic skills
- FoodSafe Level 1
- Portfolio of your work
- Grade 10 English, Math and Science
What are the benefits?
- Post-secondary Level 1 Apprenticeship Certification
- VCC Baking Foundation Certificate
- Connections with industry employers
- Up to 24 credits towards graduation
- Opportunity to start apprenticeship training while in secondary school
- Student registered with SkilledTradesBC
When and where is the program offered?
- 6 months, full-time and in-person at VCC (Downtown Campus)
- July start
How do I register?
- Please see the school Work Experience Teacher for application package
- Participate in an interview with VCC
- Attend an evening information session at VCC
- Selections made by VCC
Additional Information
SkilledTradesBC
VCC Program
WorkBC Career Profile
Baking and Pastry Foundations Program