ProStart/Baking and Pastry
Gary Cardelein - ProStart/Baking and Pastry Instructor
gary.cardelein@k12.wv.us
What is Baking and Pastry?
The Baking and Pastry program prepares students for various aspects of baking and pastry. Students will start with the very basics of the industry such as how ingredients work together for them to make a commercial, sellable product. Other content includes various breads, cookies, pies, cakes, tortes, plated desserts, chocolate and sugar work. This program will help prepare students for culinary school or work in a bakery right after graduation. Students are given the opportunity to earn scholarships by participating in SkillsUSA student organization.
What is ProStart?
ProStart® is a nationwide, culinary arts high school program developed by the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation. The program reaches nearly 150,000 students in more than 1,900 high schools across 50 states, Guam and the Department of Defense Education Activity schools in Europe and the Pacific.
The ProStart Program of Study focuses on the skills needed for a successful employment in a restaurant environment but has applicability for students interested in culinary nutrition, dietary services, and child nutrition services. ProStart curriculum integrates performance-based learning with academics, entrepreneurship, and technology skills to prepare students for successful employment in the 21st Century.
Students are given the opportunity to earn scholarships by participating in the Hospitality Cup, West Virginia’s State ProStart Invitational, and SkillsUSA student organization.
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