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Certification
Certified Pastry Culinarian (CPC)
American Culinary Federation
Median earnings
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Cost
$250
Duration
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Completion
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Earners of this designation have demonstrated they have reached a benchmark of knowledge, skills and culinary experience of an advanced level in food preparation. They are proficient in food safety and sanitation, culinary nutrition, supervisory management, beverage management and cost control management and prepare food of the highest quality.
Produce yeast products using baking fundamentalsProduce quick bread products using baking fundamentalsProduce pies using baking fundamentalsProduce cookies using baking fundamentalsProduce cake batters using baking fundamentalsApply formulas and conversion factors to baking productionSelect and use measurement tools for baking applicationsProduce laminated pastry doughs using pastry techniquesProduce tart and pastry doughs using pastry techniquesProduce pâte à choux using pastry techniquesProduce foam and specialty cakes using pastry techniquesAssess formulations and recipes for pastry productsSelect ingredients for desired pastry productsSelect equipment for desired pastry productsProduce creams, custards, mousses, and sauces following production guidelinesProduce frozen desserts following production guidelinesAssess formulations and recipes for creams, custards, mousses, and saucesSelect ingredients for desired creams, custards, mousses, and saucesSelect equipment for desired creams, custards, mousses, and saucesProduce meringues, buttercreams, icings, and glazes for pastry applicationsProduce gateaux, tortes, entremets, petits fours glacé, and traditional cakes using advanced techniquesProduce special occasion cakes using advanced pastry techniquesProduce chocolates, confections, and sugar work using advanced techniquesPlate desserts using advanced presentation techniquesPresent desserts according to pastry standardsProduce bread, viennoiserie, and other yeast products using advanced baking techniquesDevelop production guidelines for pastry and baking operationsApply food safety and sanitation standards in pastry productionSupervise staff in a pastry production environmentNavigate ethics, legal, and professionalism standards in pastry operations