Posted by Gerard on February 06, 1998 at 13:37:03:
In Reply to: any helpful hints for apprentice? posted by Tammi on February 01, 1998 at 13:05:30:
: I am starting out in pastry/baking as an apprentice. I have had no formal education in this field and I would like a few general pointers. What should I have a handle on going in? What will be expected of me? Since I am looking at this as a career change, I want to make sure I get the most out of this opportunity as possible. Thanks for any suggestions.
I started out same as you 30 yrs ago, keep notes, I still have mine.
Work hard, roll with the blows. You'll be tested constantly to see if you can take the pressure.
Buy some professional pastry books such as Bo Frieberg.
Don't ask questions to the point of being a pest, its work not school.
Make yourself indispensable to the operation.
Gerard