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Pastry Chef Qualifications

Education
While there are no formal educational qualifications for becoming a pastry chef, it can be a very competitive career and at least some level of training is recommended. A certificate or diploma program from a vocational school is usually enough to qualify you for an entry-level position. These programs typically take less than a year to complete. An associates degree in culinary arts will give you a more well-rounded education, but will probably still just qualify you for an entry-level job. If you plan to work in a high-end restaurant or aspire for a management position, you'll need at least a bachelors degree. All programs will give you a background in culinary arts and food service management. Many programs include baking and pastry arts in the standard curriculum and some schools are starting to offer programs specializing in pastry arts. Degree programs will include additional liberal arts qualifications. Bachelors degree programs will generally include classes in business management.

Abilities
Being a pastry chef involves a high level of both creativity and exactness. It will be your job to design and develop interesting and visually appealing pastries, creativity. But baking is also a precise and demanding science, exactness. The most successful pastry chefs are highly organized and extremely detail-oriented. You will often be working with a team of cooks and chefs, so strong communication skills and the ability to work well with others are important qualifications.

Experience
Experience is essential to hone your skills as a pastry chef. Practice wherever and whenever possible. Some pastry chefs begin their training through an apprenticeship. Working under the supervision of an experienced pastry chef and be a valuable asset and lead to a promising career in the pastry arts.


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