Posted by lv2cook_98 on March 16, 1998 at 23:31:45:
In Reply to: desire to be a Pastry Chef/need advice posted by Tracey on March 16, 1998 at 11:37:03:
:Tracy good evening 2 quick things! ! I dont know of any schools in texas but one school i looked into was scotsdale in az. there really helpful well Second check out community colleges i go to one and the culinary program is awesome one of my professore is a c.e.c. i learned more from him than anyone well good luck if you ever need anything let me know ive got some great recipes maybe we can swap bye for now lv2cook Hello, my name is Tracey. I'm a 27yr old college
: graduate with approx 8yrs experience in the restaurant
: business(host,expo.,wait.,training director,& mgmt)and 1 yr.
: as a cake decorator in a local grocery store bakery.
: I've always had a love for baking and for the past two
: years I've been making and selling desserts in my spare
: time for my friends and family. I would like to attend
: a Pastry school, preferably in Texas, and would
: appreciate any advice. Some people believe I need a
: specialized degree, while others believe I need work
: experience in pastries only. Which is right? Everything
: I know is self-taught from books and magazines. I want
: to cultivate my skills so I can do this for a living
: someday (within 3yrs).I know there's so much to learn
: yet I'm determined to accomplish my goals. Please reply
: with helpful advice on types of schools in the area
: or possible job opportunities I should apply for.
: Thank you in advance!