Baking and Pastry Students Open A Production Bakery

Baking & Pastry students attending The Art Institutes International Minnesota have opened a student-run production bakery offering savory food and baked goods to the public.  The bakery is an opportunity for advanced level students in the Decoration and Production class to learn product flow management and knowledge application. 

The production bakery is open to the public every Thursday and Friday from 7:30 – 11:30 am through June 19, 2009 and is located on the fourth floor of The Art Institutes International Minnesota, located at 15 South 9th Street in downtown Minneapolis.

Chef Amy Carter, instructor for the Decoration and Production class says, “[this course] brings real life into the classroom and helps students integrate knowledge and skills from past classes.” Chef Carter hopes the students will learn the pressures of a working situation.  Students participating in Sunrise Bakery are given job titles, including manager and assistant manager.  Profit from the bakery goes back into the Baking & Pastry program, providing more resources for students.   

The Baking & Pastry program at The Art Institutes International Minnesota teaches students skills and techniques to succeed in a career that pleases the senses. Students borrow influences from different types of cuisine and culture, exploring experimentations in flavor and presentation. A career in baking is stimulating and challenging. The Art Institutes International Minnesota Baking & Pastry graduates will be prepared for entry-level positions in the field of hospitality and culinary arts.