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Pursue your culinary dreams. Learn more about our 6-week commercial baking and pastry program!
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Pursue your culinary dreams. Learn more about our 6-week commercial baking and pastry program!
Top Baking & Pastry School In Salt Lake City, Utah
Utah's only accelerated ACF-approved 6-week commercial baking and pastry program
Salt Lake Culinary Education (SLICE) offers world-class training in the baking and pastry arts. Our Professional Certificate In Commercial Baking & Pastry Program teaches proficiency in industry standard competencies in baking and pastry fundamentals, food safety/sanitation, culinary nutrition, and food service management, with an emphasis on skill building. You’ll learn both basic and advanced pastry and baking skills with breads, pies, cakes, tarts, pastries and sugar work–and business-related topics.
In just 6 weeks, you can earn a nationally recognized ACF CFPC® – Certified Fundamentals Pastry Cook certificate from the American Culinary Federation (ACF), the premiere chef’s organization in the country.
At Salt Lake Culinary Education, you’ll learn the pastry arts from experienced pastry chefs in a state-of-the-art teaching kitchen. Whether you’re looking to pursue or advance a career in the culinary industry as a pastry chef, or you just want to impress your friends and family away with your patisserie skills, our training will prepare you for success.
When you get your baking and pastry training at Salt Lake Culinary Education, you join a community of supportive culinary instructors, students, and alumni – who are passionate about the culinary arts. It’s a community of people who want to see you succeed and will help in any way they can!
Do you have more questions or would you like a tour of our school? Call us at 801-464-0113 or click here to request more info.
4 Reasons Why Salt Lake Culinary Education (SLICE) is the Top-Rated Baking & Pastry School in Utah
Small class sizes
We’re convinced that the key to learning culinary skills is through hands-on, in-person education. So we deliver a one-on-one learning experience that’s engaging and fun. Our smaller class sizes mean our instructors can give you the time and attention you need to get a high-quality education in the culinary arts.
Superior training
The American Culinary Federation (ACF) Certificate is widely viewed by professionals in the industry as the gold standard for excellence. Our 6-week accelerated program helps you earn an ACF CFPC® – Certified Fundamentals Pastry Cook Certificate, a credential that carries real weight among Pastry Chefs and hiring professionals.
Fits your busy schedule
We know that most people can’t quit their jobs and commit 2 years to pastry school. Because SLICE offers both daytime and evening classes, you can continue working or meet your other obligations, and get the training you need in the baking and pastry arts.
The quickest way to get your ACF Certificate
Salt Lake Culinary Education is only 1 out of 5 culinary schools in the nation (and the only school in Utah) that offers an accelerated baking & pastry arts program approved by the ACF. Complete your training and earn your ACF Certificate in weeks, not years.
What our graduates say...
You may be wondering...
Do I need previous baking or pastry experience?
Not at all! Previous experience can be helpful, but our program is meant to provide a comprehensive curriculum covering the knowledge and skills you will need to succeed in the baking and pastry arts.
How much does it cost? Is financing available?
We have the most affordable, nationally recognized American Culinary Federation Commercial Baking & Pastry Certificate Program in Utah! Tuition is just $5,900, and includes in-person training, chef’s coat and pants, knives, an e-book, and the exam fees. We can also help you explore financing options including layaway, loans, and 3rd party programs like G.I. Bill funding and Department of Workforce Services funding.
How intensive is the 6-week accelerated program?
Our program is intensive but also fun! The program includes This shorter baking-specific program includes 180+ hours of lecture, demonstration, and culinary lab time. Optional internship hours are also available.
SLICE’s accelerated ACF-approved 6-week commercial baking and pastry program is unmatched
What you will learn
- Recipe conception and development
- Advanced Pastry Work
- Fundamental Baking Techniques
- Pricing systems and kitchen profitability
- Kitchen organization and management
- Industry networking and relationship-building skills
- Professionalism and food safety
- Formulas and Ratios
- Portion sizing
What's included in your tuition
- 6-Week 180+ hours of in-person Baking and Pastry course instruction
- “On-Baking” online eBook
- Unlimited access to the SLICE on-line video library of cooking tutorials and recipes
- 2 Full Chef Uniforms
- 1 (4 piece) Knife Roll
- 1 Instant read thermometer
- Dough Scraper
- Offset Spatulas
- Digital Scale
- Peeler
- ACF written and proctored practical exam fees
What you need to qualify
- High school diploma or GED
- Food handler’s permit
- 2 letters of recommendation
- Interview with SLICE director
- Non-refundable application fee $60
No prior culinary experience required.
6-Week Commercial Baking and Pastry Program Calendar
AM SCHEDULE
2025 Winter Semester
January 6th – February 22nd
Monday – Friday 9 am – 2 pm
PM SCHEDULE
2024 Fall Semester
August 19th – October 5th
Monday – Friday 5 pm – 10 pm
2025 Fall Semester
August 25th – October 11th
Monday – Friday 5 pm – 10 pm
Why an American Culinary Federation (ACF) Certificate carries so much weight
More Frequently Asked Questions
Becoming a pastry chef involves a mix of creativity, skill, and practical experience. While formal education isn’t always mandatory, it can significantly enhance your chances of success. The 6-week Baking & Pastry program with SLICE provides hands-on experience, exposure to industry standards, and networking opportunities.
You can obtain an Associate’s Degree in Pastry Arts in approximately two years enrolling full time in a traditional college. Or, if you want to get started on the Pastry Arts path as quickly as possible, you can attend the 6-Week Accelerated Professional Baking & Pastry program with SLICE and test out in only 6 weeks!
Becoming a pastry chef can be a rewarding and fulfilling career choice. If you have attention to detail, creativity, and a passion for baking you’ll have a lifelong career that you love. Possible career options include working as a pastry chef in restaurants, hotels, bakeries, or even starting your own business. You could also specialize in artisan bread making, or other specialty retail shops.
Many culinary institutes offer school-based certificate programs, but we offer a certificate from the ACF, a nationally-recognized premiere chef’s organization with well-known standards for culinary excellence. This provides educational credibility with Pastry Chefs and hiring professionals.
The distinction lies in their specialization. A Baker creates a wide variety of baked goods, including bread, rolls, pies, cakes, cookies, pastries and donuts. They work in both retail and commercial settings and focus on consistent productions using prepared recipes and baking equipment.. A Pastry Chef specializes in desserts and pastries, and are typically found in restaurants or hotels. They often are trained in advanced skills like sugar work and chocolate work.
Tuition at Salt Lake Culinary Education’s 6-Week Accelerated Baking & Pastry program is only $5,900. This is significantly less (by 10s of thousands) than any traditional college program.
Culinary school provides students with a broader culinary education, covering various cooking techniques, culinary principles and kitchen management. Pastry school programs focus on breads and desserts, emphasizing precise measurements, attention to detail, and individual creativity.
At traditional pastry school, the training can last from 1.5 to 2 years. Salt Lake Culinary Education (SLICE) offers our accelerated ACF-approved 6-week commercial baking and pastry program so that you can earn your certificate quickly and take the next step on the path to your dream!
request more information
Pursue your culinary dreams. Learn more about our 6-week commercial baking and pastry program!
request more information
Pursue your culinary dreams. Learn more about our 6-week commercial baking and pastry program!