The Associate of Applied Science in Pastry & Baking Management Program at Florida Education Institute is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in professional pastry and baking while also building the business, management, and leadership skills needed in today’s hospitality industry. Students are introduced to fundamental pastry and baking techniques used in commercial kitchens, including the production of a wide variety of pastries, chocolate and sugar artistry, laminated dough, cake design and decoration, artisan breads, sauces, hot and cold desserts, and pastry production for special events.
Emphasis is placed on accurate performance, patience, disciplined hand skills, and a thorough understanding of pastry and baking principles. Structured learning activities mirror real-world kitchen environments so students build consistency, efficiency, and technical confidence alongside their creative development.
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The FEI High School Scholarship is available to high school seniors interested in pursuing their education at FEI. 4 annual scholarships of $2,500 each (two awarded in winter, two in fall).
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Established in memory of Luis Alvarez, CPA, FEI's accountant from our founding until 2009. Mr. Alvarez believed in the human spirit and built his practice on sincere hard work and friendship.
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The Pastry & Baking Management Associate of Applied Science program at Florida Education Institute prepares students with professional pastry and baking skills while also building business, management, and leadership knowledge for the hospitality industry. Students are introduced to commercial kitchen techniques such as artisan breads, cake design, desserts, chocolate and sugar artistry, and pastry production for special events. Training emphasizes technical accuracy, disciplined hand skills, and real-world kitchen practices.
Explore Program DetailsStudents develop core skills in food safety and sanitation, structured pastry production, knife skills, and industry-standard baking techniques. The program also emphasizes teamwork, accountability, leadership, and professional kitchen habits that support success in bakery and pastry operations. Instruction blends creative pastry development with hospitality and operational coursework.
Read More About Skills You'll LearnThe program includes pastry and baking courses such as Pastry and Baking Techniques, Classic Pastry, International Pastries, Baking Essentials, Modern Pastries, Chocolate Art and Techniques, Artisan Bread Baking, Dessert Decorating, and Professional Pastry and Baking. Students also complete hospitality, business, and general education coursework to support management development.
Learn moreGraduates may pursue roles in professional environments such as bakeries, pastry shops, artisan bread bakeries, restaurants, hotels, catering operations, and specialty pastry kitchens. These settings combine technical pastry production with organized kitchen operations and customer service.
Explore Career OpportunitiesProspective students can speak with Florida Education Institute’s Admissions Representatives for help with the application process and enrollment questions. For tuition, fees, and financial aid details, students should contact the Financial Aid Office directly for current information.
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