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Culinary Arts Program/Pastry Chef (cc)

SAVE THE DATE!

Registration will open on TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 2026 for the Fall 2026 semester.*

*During open registration, please call or visit the adult school
where the course is located.

COURSE 1: Breads, Pastries, Desserts & Cakes (cc)

VA Approved Course

Culinary Students showing their skills in baking.

Introduction to baking, decorating and serving of attractive pastries, cookies, breads, rolls, pie crusts, and other desserts. This course also covers an introduction to chocolate tech­niques. Course emphasis is on the application of professional level cake design, wedding cakes, tiered cakes and decorations. Highlights all aspects of effective bakery management.

Chula Vista Adult School
619-796-7000

DAYS/TIMES:

Monday and Tuesday/5:30pm  – 8:30pm  AND  

Wednesday and Thursday/4:30pm – 8:30pm

LENGTH: 18 weeks

Montgomery Adult School
619-600-3800

  • This course is available once a year at Montgomery Adult School, Mondays through Thursdays.

  • Call the school for information about the hours and semester this course will be offered (Fall or Spring).

LENGTH: 18 weeks

National City Adult School
(619) 336-9400

  • This course is available once a year at National City Adult School, Mondays through Thursdays.

  • Call the school for information about the hours and semester this course will be offered (Fall or Spring).

LENGTH: 18 weeks

COURSE 2: Pastry/Cake Designs, Chocolate, & High End Decoration Techniques (cc)

VA Approved Course

3 different Christmas cakes made by students

This course focuses on high-end decoration and chocolate techniques. You will continue to build on your designing techniques increasing in skill and speed to produce professional level cake designs, wedding cakes, and chocolate decorations.

PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS MUST meet the following prerequisites before enrolling in this course:

  • Completion of Prerequisite Course: Breads, Pastries, Desserts, & Cakes

Montgomery Adult School
619-600-3800

  • This course is available once a year at Montgomery Adult School, Mondays through Thursdays.

  • Call the school for information about the hours and semester this course will be offered (Fall or Spring).

LENGTH: 18 weeks

National City Adult School
(619) 336-9400

  • This course is available once a year at National City Adult School, Mondays through Thursdays.

  • Call the school for information about the hours and semester this course will be offered (Fall or Spring).

LENGTH: 18 weeks

COST: All CTE courses consist of FREE registration and online curriculum.*

*Some CTE courses require students to purchase supplies and/or books. 

CAREER COURSES DIRECTORY

For more detailed information on each course, select an individual course webpage link below. 

(cc) = College Credit: Many CTE courses are articulated with Southwestern Community College. This means you will earn college credits and get a jump start on a college degree. All articulated courses are noted with (cc) in the title.

Regular office hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:45am to 6:45pm.*

CLOSED ON FRIDAYS

*Office hours may change. Go to the school’s website for changes to office hours.