TAILIEUCHUNG - Lecture Baking and pastry: Mastering the art and craft (3rd Edition) – Chapter 1

Learning objectives of this chapter include: Define the terms “purchasing,” “selection,” and “procurement.”, distinguish between commercial and noncommercial hospitality operations, differentiate purchasing functions in different types of hospitality operations. | 1 Careers Opportunities for Baking and Pastry Professionals Learning objectives Discuss the wide variety of careers available for baking and pastry professionals. Discuss the importance and available options of formal education and certifications. Explain networking and how it can help develop a baking and pastry career. Discuss the elements of a successful baking and pastry business, such as physical assets, human resources, and time management. Describe “what it takes” to become a baking and pastry professional and the kind of responsibilities that come with that role. 1 Large Commercial Bakeries Do volume production Includes wholesale producers, hospitals, schools and colleges, and catering Smaller Shops Produce less volume, but higher-quality goods Include individually owned specialty shops, grocery store bakeries, and restaurants Other baking and pastry careers include research and development, front-of-house opportunities, and food writing. Paths Career Opportunities for Baking and Pastry Professionals To get a foundation you may work in a cross section of bakeries and kitchens—then specialize in a discipline. 2 Formal More formal programs dedicated exclusively to baking and pastry are popping up. The craft taught by these schools establishes a common ground of ability. Experience Goes hand-in-hand with a formal education. To master the skills obtained through a formal education, you need to work and make job choices that invest in your future. Formal Education Employers and schools recognize that formal education on its own is not enough to ensure excellence as baking and pastry are practical arts. 3 Why is it important? Hone skills Keep up with new: Methods Ingredients Techniques Products Business skills Accomplished by: Attending workshops, seminars, and trade shows Obtaining additional certifications Continuing Education You can also: - Enter contests and competitions. - Educate yourself, learn to use the important tools of your business from budgets to .

• Ẩm thực
• Pastry industry
• Pastry baking
• Pastry industry professionals
• Breakfast pastries
• Decor techniques
• Professional baker
• Pastry chef