If you are thinking of entering the food service industry as a baker or pastry chef, this is a good article for you to read and learn from. In addition, be sure to read Master Baker Leslie Bilderbacks interview and some of her comments on my blog including Cooking School Is Not For Everyone.
Are you a creative type who also likes to know the hows and whys of everything you do? Do you enjoy making desserts that taste wonderful and are beautiful, too? If so, you might enjoy being a pastry artist.
A pastry chef’s job is interesting, challenging, creative and complex. Of course, you create wonderful breads, pastries and desserts. But they must also be beautiful—artistic presentation is more important for desserts than for any other part of the meal—people want something that is a feast for their eyes as well as their palates.