PASTRY ARTS TRAINING and NEXT STEPS EMPLOYMENT SERVICES PROGRAM

Sara Portman Milner, LCSW-CCo-Founder and Co-Director

Sunflower BakeryGaithersburg, MD

sara@sunflowerbakery.org

Sunflower Bakery

In the beginning, seeking community buy-in• “All-volunteer army” + 1• Community networking to meet needs• Support of County and local foundations• Customer base—Sweets-of-the-Month, non-profit discounts• Come for the cause, come back for the quality

Sunflower Bakery Pastry Arts Training Program

• Who are Our Students?

• Recognition of Program

• Training Program Application , Interview, and AssessmentPastry Arts and Employee Development Training—300 hours On–the-Job Training (OJT)—Approximately 100 hoursInternship— Minimum of 160 hours (3 to 6 months)

Application Interviews and assessment

Pastry arts training and employee development

On-the-job training

Internship Employment

Service Provider takes lead role in job search with assistance from Sunflower’s Employment Specialist and Chefs

100 hours

Two afternoons each week for 5 hours each afternoon, plus site visits for internships. Service Provider now involved

2.5 hours for initial interviews, then 5 consecutive days for bakery assessment

300 hours training 5 days/wk from 8am-2pm. Includes ServSafe training

For first 90 days Sunflower monitors, but job coaching or support provided by Service Provider. Student has unlimited opportunity to get occasional skill refreshment

Minimum of 160 hours (3-6 months), depending on internship site and interest

The Acceptance Review and Dismissal Committee reviews applications, references, assessment results and accepts or makes other recommendations

Interview scheduled within two weeks of receipt of application, if appropriate

Sunflower Bakery’s 9-12 Months of Training

Pastry ArtsTraining Curriculum2014-2015

Section 1: Basic Principles After this section the student should be able to follow formulas and understand basic recipes. The student should become comfortable using a variety of kitchen equipment and tools and practice safe kitchen protocol.

Section 2: Ingredients After this section, the student should be able to understand the functions of the major baking ingredients and identify ingredients by sight, smell, and/or feel.

Section 3: Cookies and Bars After this section the student should be able to prepare cookie doughs by the three basic mixing methods; prepare seven basic types of cookies-- dropped, bagged, rolled, molded, icebox, bar, and sheet; and bake and cool cookies properly.

Section 4: Quick BreadsAfter this section, the student should be able to prepare muffins, loaf breads, and coffee cakes.

Section 5: Pies After this section, the student should be able to roll pie doughs and line pie pans; fill, assemble and bake single- crust pies and double-crust pies; form and bake pie shells; and prepare fruit and custard fillings.

Pastry Arts Training Curriculum (Contd.)

2014-2015

Section 6: PastriesAfter this section, the student should be able to prepare various mini-pastries.

Section 7: CakesAfter this section, the student should be able to perform basic cake mixing methods, scale and bake cakes correctly.

Section 8: Buttercream and IcingsAfter this section, the student should be able to prepare various buttercreams and decorate cakes.

Section 9: Packing, Plattering, Presentation After this section, the student should be able to present for sale many of the items sold in Sunflower Bakery, as well as prepare platters for events.

Employer Partners(As of June 2014)

• Aroma Café, Bethesda, MD• Classic Bakery, Gaithersburg, MD• Founding Farmers, Potomac, MD• Hot Breads & Cakes, Gaithersburg, MD• Revolution Foods, Cheverly, MD• Safeway• Spring Mill Bakery, Bethesda, MD• Stella’s Bakery, Rockville, MD• The Bagelry in Silver Spring, Silver Spring, MD• Potomac 18 Caterers, Rockville, MD• Me and 3 Caterers, Gaithersburg, MD

Sunflower Bakery Academic Calendar July 2014- June 2015

July 2014- June 2015

45 Scheduled Pastry Instruction Classes/EDT 5 days, M-F 7:30-2pm (42 required to complete) 225 Pastry Instruction hours + 25 hours Kitchen Assessment 65 EDT hours (Employee Development Training) 100 minimum OJT hours (On the Job Training) 2-3 days/ Sunday-Friday, hours TBD 400 Total Program hours required

Class A Pastry Instruction / EDT, August 4 - October 8 2014 OJT/EDT October 19th- December 23rd 2014

Class B Pastry Instruction / EDT October 20th- December 23 2014 OJT/EDT January 4-March 20th 2015 (1 extra week of OJT is scheduled to account for snow days)

Class C Pastry Instruction / EDT January 12-March 20th 2015 (5 extra classes are scheduled to account for possible snow days) OJT/EDT April 12-June 11th 2015

Class D Pastry Instruction / EDT April 13-June 12th 2015 OJT/EDT (the OJT is extended because it is slow in the summer months/vacation time) June 14th- October 15 2015

“Sweet Summer Sessions for Teens” Ages 14 - 18

For further information:http://www.sunflowerbakery.org

Sunflower Bakery is excited to offer four, one- week baking classes in July for teens with a variety of learning disabilities or autism spectrum disorders, including Asperger Syndrome. These classes offer a wonderful opportunity for teens to experience baking in a professional kitchen and learn about safe food handling, kitchen safety and responsibility. Students will bake an assortment of cookies*, cupcakes, brownie pops and a decorated cake to bring home! On Fridays, parents are invited at the end of the day to see their teens’ creations. There will be two morning sessions and two afternoon sessions to accommodate summer school or other commitments.

Each Session is Monday – Friday

$325 per one-week session

Morning sessions, 9-11:30am Session 1: July 7 – 11 Session 3: July 28 .– August 1

Afternoon sessions, 1-3:30pm Session 2: July 14 – 18 Session 4: July 21-25

May 2014 Open House Days for Montgomery County Educators

Select a date to visit Sunflower Bakery’s Pastry Arts Training and Next Steps Employment Services Programs and production facility.

See first-hand the evolution from students to baking professionals!

• Monday, May 5th 11:00am-12:00pm• Wednesday, May 7th 11:00am-12:00pm• Monday, May 12th 11:00am-12:00pm• Wednesday, May 14th 8:30-9:30am• Monday, May 19th 8:30–9:30am

Thank You

For more information, please see www.sunflowerbakery.org

For referrals, contact

sara@sunflowerbakery.org