7 answers
6
Questions
Updated
371 views
Is becoming a baker or someone who deals with small cakes a fun job?
I've been really interested in decorating cakes and I want to know if it's fun.
Login to comment
7 answers
Updated
Mike’s Answer
If becoming a pastry chef is what you want to do then my advice to you is take a job a a local bakery of grocery store bakery and spend a year doing that. If after a year you still love it I suggest you go to pastry school and follow your dream!!! Good luck.
Chef Mike Bradley
Chef Mike Bradley
Thank you, this is amazing! I really needed it.
Rosselin
Updated
Jim’s Answer
Hi, Rosselin! My wife is a chef so I can say from watching her work that yes, cooking/baking can be fun and rewarding. The question is if you are enjoying it now and/or get satisfaction from decorating. If so, you will likely enjoy it as a profession. I think cooking and baking is more of an art, which allows you to be creative and yes, get joy from seeing people's reactions to your work. So if those things appeal to you, I'd say go for it. Try getting an after-school job at a bakery or cafe, see how you like working in that environment. I will say at times, cooking can be a high pressure deal if you're cooking/baking in a high volume establishment. Practical experience will help you determine the right direction for you. Good luck!
Thank you so much, Jim!
Rosselin
Updated
David’s Answer
Certainly, if you like doing it, it should be fun as long as you have sufficient time to complete the tasks. You may be able to start out as a baker and then eventually, take on a supervisor's or manager's position. Perhaps you will own a bakery someday!
Essentially, any job is what you make of it. With a positive attitude, you can not only enjoy what you do, but also climb the "ladder of success".
Essentially, any job is what you make of it. With a positive attitude, you can not only enjoy what you do, but also climb the "ladder of success".
Updated
Greg’s Answer
If its something you really enjoy doing, then absolutely! I think its important to do work you enjoy to be happy long term with your career.
Thank you for the advice, Greg.
Rosselin
Updated
Susan’s Answer
I think it's great and important to pursue something you love to do . But baking for enjoyment and baking for a career are not the same thing. So I would talk to some bakery shop owners, workers and maybe even get a part time job at a bakery and see what you think. That can help you determine whether you want baking to be a full time career or something that is a stepping stone to something else.
Thank you so much, Susan!
Rosselin
Updated
Stacie’s Answer
When I was in highschool I woked at a bakery. One of my favorite jobs ever! If you enjoy working with cakes and can make it work financially, go for it! You are the only one who knows what you are going to be happy doing!
Thank you for the advice.
Rosselin
Updated
Kristina’s Answer
Yes, decorating cakes and cupcakes can be very rewarding, especially if you like creating different designs.
Thank you, this is really helpful.
Rosselin