Tips for Deciding on Vocational Education and Pastry
Pastry is a great career option for those looking to enter the world of desserts and delicacies. However, before deciding on a career in pastry, it is critical to get the right education and get a solid start on your career path.
The Right Plan for Vocational Education
- First of all, what is your dream job?
- What would you like your working conditions to be while doing this job?
- Are there any free or paid courses that can support you in this profession?
- What are the contents of the courses you can attend?
- Do the skills you acquired from the courses you attended provide you with an official document and help you reach your goal?
For example; You may want to acquire a profession in our field and what you should pay attention to here is to dream, take 1 hour for yourself and sit down and take notes on what kind of a pastry chef you want to be.
What kind of products are your dreams?
Imagine the products you want to make! Then think about what kind of audience you want to reach with these products you have listed? So, the products and your target customer base are ready, but how will you present these products to them? Will you prepare them at home or in a small production workshop and sell them online? If you answer YES to this question, it means that you want to be a "personal pastry chef who prepares personalized designs and provides fresh production for your target audience"
Or do you want to open a small shop, create a specific menu, prepare products for the display, and prepare sweet and salty products to accompany tea/coffee etc. for your guests? In other words, do you want to be a "patisserie/window-window baker"?
You can think about these questions in detail and create your business model, because even though they seem very similar in essence, when you detail the process, the course of the two options and the opportunities they create for you will be very different. Of course, the official procedures and permits you need to obtain when you start this business are the same.
Also, what do you gain by writing down and planning the entire process one by one? In fact, it forces you to think about every decision you make in detail and see the pros and cons.
If Your Decision Is Clear, Get to Work
For example, when you decide to become a custom design/personal pastry chef, do you determine your work schedule and intensity? You can plan the production intensity of the orders you receive and your working hours according to your own life and create gaps in the special times you need and spare time for yourself. You can also balance your income level by increasing your work intensity and manage your money-making model as you wish.
If you want to open and manage a business, the process will proceed with a bit more standards, you need to open/close your bakery at the same time every day and create a standard regular service plan. When you choose a work plan like this, you can set aside special time for yourself outside of your working hours. Your income level may vary daily depending on your door customers, you can better predict your earning plan as your brand becomes established and your customer loyalty is formed.
These examples we have given will be valid for many professions. First, determine your goal and then detail it. Be sure that in this way, you can foresee a more realistic process and decide more healthily whether the profession you want is suitable for you and whether it really matches your dreams.
What is your passion for flavor?
Let’s say you’re creating your bakery education plan. It’s important to trust your own taste buds. What flavors do you like? What cakes and desserts excite you? Knowing your own tastes is the first step to becoming an expert in bakery. It’s important to keep track of what flavors are popular, but it’s also a great advantage to develop your own unique flavor profile.
Research Education Options
When you’re embarking on a baking career, you should research your educational options. Vocational training institutions, courses, and workshops are a great way to improve your baking skills. You can also educate yourself by reading baking books and exploring online resources.
In this sense, you can review our online trainings and contact us for group and one-on-one trainings.
Gain Practice and Experience
Pastry is a profession that is learned through practice rather than theory. You can develop your practical skills by experimenting and applying different recipes in your own kitchen. You can gain more knowledge and experience by attending pastry courses or working with experienced pastry chefs.
The path to your pastry career is in your hands. Passion, education and experience are the keys to becoming a successful pastry chef. While shaping your own pastry career, you can build your own brand by creating unique flavors and recipes.
We wish you the best of luck on your journey to success!