Master the Art of Professional Baking
Transform your passion for baking into professional expertise with our comprehensive courses taught by master bakers and pastry chefs.
Start Your JourneyOur Mission
Founded in 2018 by master baker Elena Rodriguez, Pure Bake Mission emerged from a simple yet powerful vision: to make professional baking education accessible to passionate individuals seeking to elevate their craft. With over 15 years of experience in luxury hotels and Michelin-starred restaurants across Europe and America, Elena recognized a gap in the market for comprehensive, hands-on baking education that bridges the divide between home cooking and professional excellence.
Our state-of-the-art facility in Chicago's vibrant Lincoln Park neighborhood houses six fully equipped teaching kitchens, each designed to replicate real-world bakery environments. We believe in small class sizes—never more than 8 students per instructor—ensuring personalized attention and immediate feedback. Our curriculum combines time-honored traditional techniques with modern innovations, covering everything from artisanal bread making and French pastry to contemporary dessert design and food safety certification.
What sets Pure Bake Mission apart is our commitment to practical application. Every course includes real-world scenarios, from managing production schedules to understanding ingredient costs and seasonal menu planning. Our graduates have gone on to open successful bakeries, work in prestigious establishments, and even compete in national baking competitions. We maintain strong industry partnerships, providing internship opportunities and job placement assistance to help our students transition seamlessly from classroom to career.
Beyond technical skills, we foster creativity and entrepreneurial thinking. Our advanced courses include business planning modules, covering everything from startup costs and equipment selection to marketing strategies and customer service excellence. We believe that true mastery comes not just from following recipes, but from understanding the science behind baking, developing your unique style, and building the confidence to innovate while respecting culinary traditions.
Professional Baking Courses
Choose from our comprehensive range of courses designed for all skill levels
Fundamentals of Baking
Master essential techniques, ingredient science, and basic bread & pastry skills. Perfect for beginners looking to build a solid foundation in professional baking methods.
Advanced Pastry Arts
Elevate your skills with sophisticated techniques including laminated doughs, chocolate work, sugar artistry, and contemporary dessert presentation.
Artisan Bread Mastery
Deep dive into traditional and modern bread making, from sourdough cultivation to specialty grains and international bread traditions.
Professional Certificate Program
Comprehensive 6-month program covering all aspects of commercial baking, business planning, and industry certification preparation.
Why Choose Pure Bake Mission
Experience the difference of professional baking education
Expert Instructors
Learn from master bakers and pastry chefs with decades of experience in luxury hotels, Michelin-starred restaurants, and award-winning bakeries.
Hands-On Learning
Small class sizes ensure personalized attention with maximum 8 students per instructor in our professional-grade teaching kitchens.
Industry Connections
Benefit from our extensive network of bakery partners, internship opportunities, and job placement assistance for graduates.
Modern Facilities
Train in state-of-the-art kitchens equipped with professional-grade ovens, mixers, and specialized baking equipment.
Comprehensive Curriculum
From traditional techniques to modern innovations, our courses cover technical skills, food safety, and business planning.
Lifetime Support
Join our alumni network with ongoing mentorship, advanced workshops, and business consultation for graduates.
Student Success Stories
Hear from our graduates who've transformed their passion into profession
MS
"The Professional Certificate Program completely transformed my career. I went from home baker to opening my own artisan bakery in just 18 months. The business planning module was invaluable!"
DC
"The instructors' expertise is unmatched. Learning traditional French techniques from Chef Rodriguez while understanding the science behind each process gave me confidence to innovate in my own work."
JT
"The hands-on approach and small class sizes meant I received personalized feedback every step of the way. Now I'm head baker at a prestigious downtown restaurant!"
RW
"The industry connections are incredible. Through Pure Bake Mission, I secured an internship that led directly to my current position at a Michelin-starred restaurant."
AF
"From complete beginner to confident professional baker in 6 months. The comprehensive curriculum and ongoing alumni support made all the difference in my success."
Start Your Baking Journey
Ready to transform your passion into professional expertise? Get in touch to learn more about our courses.