How do you become a Pastry Chef?
If the thought of sweet airy beignets sends delicious shivers down your spine or your friends all call when it’s time to furnish a dessert for the office party, consider becoming a pastry chef. A career in high demand due to its specialty nature, pastry chefs are the envy of the cooking world. Step 1 Research the job description of a pastry chef. Determine what the title entails before making a commitment to enter the profession. Pastry chefs oversee a kitchen staff in baking, decorating, ordering supplies and general organization. Read the book, “The Professional Pastry Chef: Fundamentals of Baking and Pastry, 4th Edition,” by Bo Friberg. Step 2 Decide on a culinary school. European schools are popular but can be cost prohibitive. Review “Shaw’s Guide to Cooking Schools,” published every year for the latest news on pastry schools (see Resources below). Step 3 Consider taking part-time cooking classes in a local university or community college if you can’t attend a culinary school. You
