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Baking & Pastry

Ready to turn your creativity into a career that tastes as good as it looks?

Dreaming of running your own bakery or café? Start building that future with the Baking and Pastry Certificate at Bunker Hill Community College.

At BHCC, you won’t just learn — you’ll create. Our expert faculty guide you through an immersive, hands‑on culinary experience that brings your ideas to life. Step into a community fueled by imagination, ambition, and the thrill of making something extraordinary.

You’ll master essential pastry and bread‑baking techniques, sharpen your production and critical‑thinking skills, and work with professional tools to craft everything from elegant tortes to frozen desserts, cookies, cakes, and a wide range of pastries.

This program gives you the practical foundation you need for entry‑level roles in the baking and pastry industry. With a curriculum that blends creativity with real‑world know‑how, you’ll also build a strong understanding of food service fundamentals — including sanitation, supervision, and nutrition.

If you’re ready to transform your passion into a profession, BHCC is where your journey begins.

Contact

Lauren Maguire, Professor and Department Chair
lauren.maguire@bhcc.edu |  Office: B-136B