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This career path involves the preparation of pastries, such as cakes, candies, chocolates, and other specialty dessert items in retail and commercial settings.
The 3 best things about this career- Pastries are among the most satisfying parts of a meal -elicting 'oohs and aahs' from satisfied customers
- It's one step to entrepreneurship - you can open your own shop in your neighborhood
- It's getting more sophisticated and complex every day, with 'more and better' pastries offered in a magnitude of settings
Key ingredients for success- Artisan skills are a must, but be prepared with strong business skills if you decide to open your own pastry shop
- Understanding your own skills is critical -- are you the artist or are you more likely to own and run the shop?
- Remember, only larger food service operations can support an experienced and senior Pastry Chef
Common job titles and positions
Where you can find these positions- Restaurants
- Bakeries
- Hotels
- Resorts
- Spas
- Casinos
- Cruise Lines
- Institutional Food Service Operations
- Managed Services
- Catering
- Food Media
- Private Clubs
- Grocery Stores/HMR
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