Career Plan
Tom Brandywine
443 W. Boot Road, Downingtown, Pa 19335
Phone: 484-555-1234 E-Mail:
Career Field and Specific Jobs
I have always like baking as well as art, therefore I chose to be a part of the Baking & Pastry Arts Program at TCHS Brandywine. The program combines my two passions. I entered the program in the fall of 2016 and will complete my time at TCHS in June 2018. I currently work as a baking assistant at a local and I would like to work in the field after graduation as bread bakers, pastry assistants or cake decorators. Some of the skills I;ve learned are:
•Yeast-raised breads and rolls
•Quick breads and cakes
•Cookies
•Custards, creams, mousses and soufflés
•Icings, glazes and sauces
•Frozen desserts
•Pies, tarts and fruit desserts
•Filled and assembled cakes and tortes
•Individual pastries
•Chocolates and confections
•Wedding and specialty cakes
Specific Jobs in Chosen Field
· Pastry Chef
· Baking Assistant
· Cake decorator
· Bread Baker
Certifications or Degrees Needed
Information on the current economy and job outlook for bakers is located at:
https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes513011.htm
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
Percentile / 10% / 25% / 50%(Median) / 75% / 90%
Hourly Wage / $8.96 / $10.09 / $12.06 / $14.96 / $18.78
Annual Wage (2) / $18,640 / $20,980 / $25,090 / $31,110 / $39,050
A baking & pastry chef can be self-taught and hired with just experience. Most high-end chefs go to culinary school for two (2) to four (4) years. Post-secondary schooling allows for more experience and exposure to all aspects of the business. Some schools are: Culinary Institute of America (CIA), Johnson & Wales, The Restaurant School and The Art Institute. Going to an institution also educated students in other parts of the business, such as management.
My Network
Mrs. Sandy Brower, Guidance Counselor, TCHS Brandywine Campus
Dr. Deborah Watson, School to Career Specialist, TCHS Brandywine Campus
Mrs. Jennifer Seal, Learning Support, TCHS Brandywine Campus
Betty Brandywine, Mother, Brandywine Family
Mr. Steven Awesome, Math Teacher, WCASD-East High School
Action Plan
SOAR stands for Students Occupationally and Academically Ready. In order to qualify for SOAR program postsecondary credits a student must:
· Earn a high school diploma, with a minimum 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale in the technical core courses
· Complete the secondary school component of the approved PDE Program of Study
· Achieve proficiency on all tasks of the approved PDE Program of Study Competency Task List
· Achieve competent or advanced level on the secondary school end-of-program assessment that is appropriate for the approved PDE Program of Study
Information on SOAR can be found at CollegeTransfer.net . Baking & Pastry’s CIP Code is 12.0501.
SOAR programs can help students:
· Prepare for entering the job market with college and career ready skills
· Choose the best career pathway
· Save money on college tuition
· Save time by not duplicating coursework in college
TCHS Brandywine offers the following:
Open Dual Enrollment Credits
Delaware County Community College
Concurrent Dual Enrollment Credits
Pennsylvania College of Technology
SOAR Credits
Delaware County Community College
Harrisburg Area Community College
Montgomery County Community College
1:1 Articulation Credits
Art Institute of Philadelphia
Art Institute of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Technical Institute
The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill
The baking and pastry industry has been growing rapidly. Artisan breads, specialty baked goods, chocolates, confections and celebratory cakes are all staples at special functions, and demand is rising for culinary artists who can provide these high-quality goods. I am detailed-oriented, creative and possess a passion for sweets, therefore I joined the Baking & Pastry Arts program at TCHS. I learned the knowledge and skills that have helped me on my path to becoming an accomplished professional in the baking and pastry arts.
Through my experience of three years in the program, as well as guest speakers and college visits, I have decided to apply to culinary school. I was accepted into The Restaurant School, located in Philadelphia, Pa. The program is three years in length. In addition to my baking & pastry studies, I will minor in hotel/restaurant management and will have the opportunity to go on a Cruise or to France. As a cherry on top of my sundae- I have earned 8 college credits while at TCHS.