{"id":14546,"date":"2024-06-20T16:49:08","date_gmt":"2024-06-20T20:49:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics-new\/?page_id=14546&#038;preview_id=14546"},"modified":"2026-02-26T13:35:33","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T18:35:33","slug":"culinary-arts-baking","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/business-hospitality\/culinary-arts-baking\/","title":{"rendered":"Culinary Arts: Baking Specialization"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-id14546_e0efed-2f > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id14546_e0efed-2f > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id14546_e0efed-2f > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, calc(74% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)))minmax(0, calc(26% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)));}.kb-row-layout-id14546_e0efed-2f > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id14546_e0efed-2f > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 2fr) minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id14546_e0efed-2f > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id14546_e0efed-2f alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-left-golden kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column14546_8eacde-7f > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column14546_8eacde-7f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column14546_8eacde-7f > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column14546_8eacde-7f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column14546_8eacde-7f > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column14546_8eacde-7f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column14546_8eacde-7f{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column14546_8eacde-7f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column14546_8eacde-7f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column14546_8eacde-7f\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"407\" height=\"163\" src=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/06\/culinarylogo.png\" alt=\"Al Pollard Culinary Arts Program at Virginia Western logo\" class=\"wp-image-14521\" style=\"width:300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/06\/culinarylogo.png 407w, https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/06\/culinarylogo-300x120.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 407px) 100vw, 407px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The Culinary Arts: Baking Specialization program at Virginia Western provides opportunities for students who love creating delicious desserts and want to learn the skills and techniques of professional pastry chefs. This can lead to work in a bakery, restaurant, hotel or catering company.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why choose Virginia Western&#8217;s Baking and Pastry program?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>We are accredited by the American Culinary Federation. This means students, upon successful program completion, automatically receive an ACF certification credential.&nbsp;ACF meetings are held monthly for interested students.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The classes are taught by skilled and certified industry professionals.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There is ample opportunity for employment.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You will earn your ServSafe Food Manager and ServSafe Alcohol certifications.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/business-hospitality\/culinary-arts#claudemoore\">Claude Moore Kitchen Photo Gallery<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.virginiawestern.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=25&amp;poid=3516&amp;returnto=2597\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:5px;border-top-right-radius:5px;border-bottom-left-radius:5px;border-bottom-right-radius:5px;background-color:#53c6d6;text-transform:uppercase\">What Classes Do I Take?<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related Programs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/business-hospitality\/culinary-arts\/\">Culinary Arts<\/a>&nbsp;(Associate of Applied Science)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/business-hospitality\/mgmt-hospitality-management\/\">Management: Hospitality Management Specialization<\/a> (Associate of Applied Science)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/business-hospitality\/baking-pastry\/\">Culinary Arts: Baking &amp; Pastry<\/a>&nbsp;(Career Studies Certificate)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/business-hospitality\/cake-production\/\">Culinary Arts: Cake Production &amp; Decorating<\/a>&nbsp;(Career Studies Certificate)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/business-hospitality\/intro-foodservice\/\">Culinary Arts: Introduction to Foodservice<\/a>&nbsp;(Career Studies Certificate)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/business-hospitality\/advanced-foodservice\/\">Culinary Arts: Advanced Foodservice<\/a>&nbsp;(Career Studies Certificate)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/business-hospitality\/hospitality-management\/\">Hospitality Management<\/a>&nbsp;(Career Studies Certificate)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mandatory Cutlery and Uniform Requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\r\n<li>Two (2) full uniforms, if taking more than one lab (if only taking 1 lab, 1 uniform is sufficient, so long as it is kept clean), consisting of: Chef Jacket with school logo and your name embroidered on it; black &amp; white checkered pants; neckerchief; neckerchief slide; white apron; white baker's cap; black hard-style non-skid shoes with closed heel and toe (sneakers\/tennis shoes\/soft cloth shoes will NOT be permitted).\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/06\/bakinguniformpricing.pdf\">Baking Uniform &amp; Supplies Requirements and Pricing<\/a>\u00a0(PDF)<\/li>\r\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\r\n<li>In accordance with the Virginia Health Code 12VAC5-421-200 (Prohibition of jewelry) and ACFEF Standard 5.11, there will be no jewelry of any kind (to include medical information jewelry) permitted in the classrooms or labs, with the exception of a plain, metal band.<\/li>\r\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\r\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mission &amp; Goals<\/h2>\n\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\nThe mission of the Al Pollard Culinary Arts Program at Virginia Western is to:\r\n\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list -->\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\r\n \t<li>Equip the students with the needed skills to enter into the culinary industry.<\/li>\r\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item -->\r\n \t<li>Prepare the students to be professionals at all times.<\/li>\r\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item -->\r\n \t<li>Create lasting relationships with local businesses and citizens of the Roanoke Region, to promote economic vitality of the area.<\/li>\r\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\r\n<!-- \/wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\nThe mission can be achieved through adherence to the following goals:\r\n\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list -->\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\r\n \t<li>Teaching professionalism daily; leading by example.<\/li>\r\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item -->\r\n \t<li>Creating partnerships with local, charitable organizations, to give students opportunity to hone skills.<\/li>\r\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item -->\r\n \t<li>Teaching the demands of the food service industry in a realistic manner.<\/li>\r\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item -->\r\n \t<li>Commitment to upholding the high standards of the food service industry.<\/li>\r\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item -->\r\n \t<li>Creating an atmosphere conducive to learning.<\/li>\r\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item -->\r\n \t<li>Encourage students to continue their education.<\/li>\r\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item -->\r\n \t<li>Garnering mutual respect.<\/li>\r\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\r\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Accreditation &amp; Program Credentials<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>This program is accredited by the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.acfchefs.org\/ACF\/Certify\/AboutCertification\/ACF\/Certify\/About\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">American Culinary Federation<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<p>Completion of the Associate of Applied Science degree satisfies the American Culinary Federation eligibility requirements\u00a0for both Certified Culinarian (CC) and Certified Pastry Culinarian (CPC) designations.\u00a0Visit the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.acfchefs.org\/ACF\/Certify\/AboutCertification\/ACF\/Certify\/About\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">American Culinary Federation<\/a>\u00a0website for further information.<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/06\/Graduation-Rates.pdf\">Graduation Rates<\/a>\u00a0(PDF) \u00a0|\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/06\/EmpAndCertRatesCulinary.pdf\">Employment &amp; Certification Rates<\/a> (PDF) | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/business-hospitality\/culinary-arts\/culinary-arts-expenses\/\">Estimated Expenses<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<h2>Credit for Prior Learning<\/h2>\r\nOur Credit for Prior Learning Program may award college credit for college-level skills and knowledge gained outside of a college classroom.\r\n\r\nExamples of Credit for Prior Learning include:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Certifications and licensures<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Military and law enforcement training<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Work-based learning<\/li>\r\n \t<li>National or institutional examinations<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Workforce training<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/get-started\/cpl\/\">Click here to learn more about Credit for Prior Learning<\/a>.\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column14546_75fe1e-95 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kadence-column14546_75fe1e-95 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column14546_75fe1e-95 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column14546_75fe1e-95 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column14546_75fe1e-95 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column14546_75fe1e-95 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column14546_75fe1e-95 > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:#18284a;}.kadence-column14546_75fe1e-95 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column14546_75fe1e-95, .kadence-column14546_75fe1e-95 h1, .kadence-column14546_75fe1e-95 h2, .kadence-column14546_75fe1e-95 h3, .kadence-column14546_75fe1e-95 h4, .kadence-column14546_75fe1e-95 h5, .kadence-column14546_75fe1e-95 h6{color:#ffffff;}.kadence-column14546_75fe1e-95 a{color:#ffffff;}.kadence-column14546_75fe1e-95 a:hover{color:#fec00f;}.kadence-column14546_75fe1e-95{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column14546_75fe1e-95 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column14546_75fe1e-95 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column14546_75fe1e-95 feature-box-academic\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Program Cost &amp; Length<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Est. Tuition*:<\/strong> $<span id=\"tuition\"><\/span><br><strong>Program Length:<\/strong> 2 Years<br><strong>Credits: <\/strong><span id=\"hours\">66<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"disclaimer\">\n<p>*Estimated cost reflects in-state rate and is subject to change. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/pay\/cost-of-attendance\/\">Click here for the cost of attendance for financial aid<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Program Head<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>James Zeisler, Sr., CEC, CCA, CDM, CFPP<\/strong><br \/>\n<i class=\"fa fa-envelope\" title=\"email\"><\/i> <a href=\"jzeisler@virginiawestern.edu\">jzeisler@virginiawestern.edu<\/a><br \/>\n<i class=\"fa fa-phone-alt\" title=\"phone number\"><\/i>\u00a0540-857-6331<br \/>\n<i class=\"fa fa-map-marker\" title=\"location\"><\/i>\u00a0Claude Moore Education Complex<br \/>\n109 Henry St. NW, Roanoke, VA 24016<\/p>\n<p>A.O.S.: Culinary Arts &#8211; Johnson &amp; Wales University, 1992<br \/>\nCertificate: Dietary Management, University of Florida, 1999<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Have Questions? 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