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Baking and Pastry Making Careers Baking and Pastry Making Careers
BAKING AND PASTRY MAKING CAREERS
Love pastries and baked goods? Would you like to make breads, pies, chocolates, candies, cookies, pies, muffins and ice cream for a living? Consider the baking and pastry making field. Bakers-or pastry chefs, as they are sometimes called-create delectable, mouth-watering baked goods for retail and wholesale bakeries, supermarkets, caterers and cafes. Some bakers have a specialty, like bread making or wedding cakes, and some focus on regional baked goods, such as Italian, French or Viennese pastries. You might also choose to market yourself to a higher-end clientele, working in four-star restaurants, hotels, or on cruise ships. And if you're good enough, who knows? Top pastry chefs can even become famous for their tasty confections, writing cookbooks, opening franchises, or appearing on TV cooking and talk shows.

The demand for outstanding bakers and pastry chefs is expected to remain high-American consumers aren't likely to lose their sweet tooth anytime soon. Pastry chefs with experience can make an average of $50,000 per year.

Jobs in baking/pastry making include:
  • Caterer
  • Baker
  • Journey Baker
  • Bread Baker
  • Master Baker
  • Decorating
  • Pastry Chef
  • Manager/owner of a dining establishment
  • Food Styling
  • Food Writing
  • Personal Chef

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