Posted by Jay on February 06, 1998 at 17:08:46:
In Reply to: Re: any helpful hints for apprentice? posted by Gerard on February 06, 1998 at 13:37:03:
: : 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
AMEN CHEF
3 yrs is no time at all in the kitchen looking back now.