Pastry Chef
Pastry Chefs specialize in creating desserts, breads, pastries, and baked goods for restaurants, bakeries, and hotels.
$35,000/yrMany paths: self-start + mentorship | Associate/Bachelor's in Business (optional) | Acc…⇧ Strong
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Chef
Run the kitchen and design dishes people rave about.
Typical pay
$55,000/yr
Education
Many paths: self-start + mentorship | Associate/Bachelor's in Business (optional) | Acc…
Outlook
⇧ Strong
Why this matters in Food
Chefs and bakers are the artists of the kitchen.
What you’d actually do
Design menus and recipes, prepare and cook dishes, manage kitchen staff, order ingredients and control food costs, ensure food safety standards, train cooks, oversee plating and presentation, and adapt to dietary requirements.
What can I do right now?
- DECA, Junior Achievement, Small business projects, Pitch competitions
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