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Jersey City, NJ 鈥� The renowned Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management program at Hudson County Community College (HCCC) is now offering a specialized option for students seeking an Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree. Beginning with this term, students at HCCC may pursue an A.A.S. Culinary Arts degree with a specialization in Baking & Pastry that will prepare them for immediate entry-level employment in the foodservice/hospitality industry.

鈥淓ight new courses were developed for this degree option,鈥� said HCCC President Dr. Glen Gabert. The A.A.S. in Baking & Pastry program affords students the same first semester classes as others in the College鈥檚 Culinary Arts degree programs. However, in the second, third and fourth semesters, Baking & Pastry degree students will focus on baking and pastry classes such as Introduction to Professional Baking; Bakeshop I and II; Tarts, Tortes & Gateaux; Advanced Bakeshop III and IV; Meringues, Souffl茅s, & Frozen Desserts; Desserts for Restaurants & In-Store Retail; and Petit Fours, Mignardise & Candies. Students pursuing this course of study may also take other optional electives such as Specialized Baking/Pastries for Dietary Restrictions, Wedding & Sculpted Cakes, and Chocolate & Sugar.

Paul Dillon, Associate Dean of Business, Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management, explained that the program relies heavily on hands-on learning in the state-of-the-art HCCC Culinary Arts Institute labs. 鈥淥ur students learn the best techniques 鈥� classical and new 鈥� in some of the best designed and best equipped kitchens anywhere. Most importantly, they are learning from professionals with years of experience in the industry,鈥� he said. In addition to their classroom learning, the students in the Baking & Pastry program A.A.S. program also serve externships in fine restaurants and hotels.

Complete information about the College鈥檚 new A.A.S. Culinary Arts 鈥� Baking & Pastry Option program may be obtained by contacting Janine Nunez at 201-360-4640 or jnunezFREEHUDSONCOUNTYCOMMUNITYCOLLEGE.