How is life as a pastry chef?

I am considering a career as a pastry chef because I adore baking, but I'm very much afraid of waking up early! What kind of hours would a pastry chef in a hotel be? Would it also involve waking up at ungodly hours or is it a bit different? One more...

I'm going to school for baking, i love it so much, i was just wondering what your day to day is like, as a professional baker, or even as a chef, b/c i know that is an option too! =) ...show more

I've been majoring in Biology for a while but I've always wanted to become a pastry chef and make some beautiful desserts. However, I'm very amateur when it comes to ...show more

Im thinking about becoming a pastry chef. I love baking and creating things. Im creative. Can someone tell me about the life of a pastry chef? How work is like and if the pay is good. ...show more

I'm seriously torn between two jobs, both of which are very different from each other: Nursing or Culinary. If I became a Registered Nurse, I know that I'd choose to go into the ICU / NICU or Trauma. With a job like a Registered Nurse, I could have the...

Hi there. My dream is to become a pastry chef.. But recently I'm so afraid after hearing how much of your life your job will dominate with becoming any type of chef. It really is ...show more

What has been your experience working as a baker, sous-chef, pastry chef, or on prep staff in a bakery or restaurant? What was the job like? The hours? What skills did you need to know before being hired, and what was OK for you to learn on the job?...

I missed my opportunity to go to a 4-year university, even though I had a 3.8 gpa in high school. I'm so upset. I can still attend community college and earn an AA in computer-science: and if that doesn't work, I could go into: - baking/pastry chef ...