School of Home Economics & Social Works

Bakery and Food Processing

Program Overview

The global food sector is undergoing a massive shift toward commercial processing, packaging, and value-addition. The Bakery and Food Processing program at ISEST is a highly practical, scientifically grounded discipline designed to train industrial bakers, food technicians, and quality control experts who can transform raw agricultural produce into high-value consumer goods.

This program bridges the gap between culinary craft and food science. Enrolling at the HND level and progressing to a B.Tech, students train in production-grade industrial kitchens, bakery lines, and biochemistry labs. They master the chemistry of fermentation, pasteurization, and canning, alongside the large-scale manufacturing of baked goods, dairy products, beverages, and preserved foods. Graduates emerge ready to manage commercial production floors, ensure rigorous food biosecurity, and launch innovative aggro-preneurial food brands.

Main Objectives

  • To teach the biochemical principles of food preservation, fermentation, nutrition, and chemical safety.
  • To master the operation of commercial bakery equipment, high-volume ovens, and automated food processing production lines.
  • To train students in advanced bakery, pastry, and confectionery fabrication techniques.
  • To build expert-level understanding of hazard analysis, critical control points (HACCP), and international food safety standards.
  • To equip graduates with the packaging, preservation, and logistics mastery needed to extend food shelf-life and reduce post-harvest losses.

Main Objectives

2 Years

HND in Bakery and Food Processing

1 Year

B.Tech in Food Science and Processing Technology

Internship

Included at both levels

Study Options

Day and Evening Sessions

Skills Acquired

Graduates of the program will be proficient in:

  • Industrial Baking & Pastry: Formulating commercial-scale recipes for bread variations, artisanal pastries, cakes, and gourmet confections.
  • Value-Addition Processing: Transforming raw agricultural crops and livestock assets into commercial juices, dried foods, dairy products, and preserves.
  • Food Chemistry & Quality Control: Testing pH levels, microbial content, moisture variables, and nutritional profiles in a laboratory setting.
  • HACCP & Biosecurity Compliance: Auditing processing plants to eliminate cross-contamination, ensuring absolute compliance with global hygiene standards.
  • Preservation & Modern Packaging: Operating vacuum sealers, pasteurizers, and canning equipment while designing functional, compliant labeling profiles.
  • Production Floor Inventory Management: Estimating manufacturing input costs, minimizing raw ingredient waste, and tracking industrial batches.

Target Audience

  • Baccalauréat/A-Level graduates with a passion for chemistry, culinary innovation, and large-scale industrial manufacturing.
  • Artisanal bakers, chefs, or small-scale food processors looking to transition into highly profitable industrial automation and corporate operations.
  • Agropreneurs wanting to establish localized manufacturing plants to process, package, and brand native raw agricultural crops.
  • Aspiring food inspectors, factory floor managers, and nutritional product developers.

Career Opportunities

Graduates can pursue roles such as:

  • Industrial Bakery Production Manager
  • Food Processing Plant Supervisor
  • Food Quality Assurance (QA) / Quality Control (QC) Inspector
  • Product Development Technician (Food & Beverage Industry)
  • HACCP / Food Safety Compliance Officer
  • Post-Harvest Management Specialist
  • Independent Commercial Baking & Food Processing Entrepreneur

Opportunities for Further Studies

  • Master’s degrees in Food Science and Technology, Industrial Biotechnology, Food Safety and Quality Management, or Agribusiness.
  • Professional Certifications in:
    • HACCP Certified Practitioner
    • ServSafe Manager Certification
    • ISO 22000 (Food Safety Management Systems) Lead Auditor Certification
    • Certified Master Baker (CMB)

Innovate. Preserve. Nourish.

Master the science of food transformation. Turn raw materials into commercial brands, minimize agricultural waste, and lead the regional ago-industrial market with the Bakery and Food Processing program.