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Baking & Pastry Arts

The Baking & Pastry Arts program is seeking artistic, creative and enthusiastic young foodies who are interested in a culinary career that will test the limits of their skills, knowledge and passion.

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The Baking & Pastry Arts program is seeking artistic, creative and enthusiastic young foodies like you who are interested in a culinary career that will test the limits of your skills, knowledge and passion.

Baking & Pastry Arts embraces both the oldest culinary discipline, baking, along with some of the most innovative and cutting edge techniques in the profession. This two-year program will prepare you for a profession in baking and pastry and a career in the food and beverage industry by helping you build a foundation of basic culinary knowledge and culinary skills. From bread production to chocolates and candies you will learn the ABCs of food and food preparation. 

The Polaris bakery serves the public giving students an opportunity to put their customer service skills to the test.  Students prepare baked goods to sell in the student-run bakery, Indulge, giving them experience in the production of a variety of baked creations.  This real-life experience prepares students for their future in the hospitality industry.

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Teacher: Tammy Hoegler

Teacher: Tammy Hoegler

Email Tammy Hoegler
Education:  Bachelor of Science in Food Service Management; Johnson & Wales University, AOS in Baking and Pastry Arts; Johnson & Wales University, Master's in Education; Kent State University, Master's in Curriculum and Instruction; Kent State University
Certifications:  ServSafe Manager/Proctor, OSHA 10-Hour Certification
At Polaris Since:  2011
Industry Experience:  Executive Pastry Chef at Kent State University, Restaurant Group Owner/Operator of Mavis Winkle's Irish Pub and Mavis Public House
Interests/Hobbies:  Tammy’s spare time is spent camping with her family.

Baking & Pastry Arts 2024-2025 Advisory Members

  • Flavio Bortolotto, Sandridge Crafted Foods

  • Chris Bruder, The Square 22

  • Matt Dugan, Altosham Cleveland

  • Michele Gaw, Cuyahoga Community College 

  • Geoff Gus, Northern Haserot Food Service

  • David Ina, Zatoon Lebanese Kitchen

  • Meghan Lamb, MOLA Real Estate Employment

  • Ian McCaffrey, Hilton

  • Katherine Mederos, East Wind Hospitality, LLC.