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Monday, 29 April and Tuesday, 30 April 20242 day Workshop by Chef Aditya Joshi on Pastry Basics

Unwrapping the Mindset of a Pastry Chef Hey, fellow bakers and pastry enthusiasts! It's Chef Omo here, and I'm thrilled to share with you the secrets of a pastry chef's mindset. If you're anything like me, you know that baking is more than just a job - it's a passion, a creative outlet, and a way of life. As a pastry chef, I've learned that it takes more than just technical skills to succeed in the kitchen. It takes a certain mindset, a way of thinking and being that sets us apart from others. So, what does it mean to have the mindset of a pastry chef? Let's dive in! • Creativity Unleashed For me, being a pastry chef is all about creativity. It's about experimenting with new flavors, techniques, and ingredients to create something truly magical. When I'm in the kitchen, I feel like a kid in a candy store - everything is possible, and the possibilities are endless! • Attention to Detail But creativity is just half the story. As a pastry chef, I know that attention to detail is crucial. It's about measuring ingredients to the gram, tempering chocolate to perfection, and crafting each pastry with love and care. It's about knowing that the smallest mistake can make all the difference. • Patience & Perseverance And then there's patience and perseverance. Let's face it, baking can be unpredictable! Recipes fail, cakes collapse, and frostings don't always cooperate. But a pastry chef's mindset is all about learning from mistakes, trying again, and never giving up. • Passion & Love Finally, it's about passion and love. When you're a pastry chef, you pour your heart and soul into every single creation. You care about the people you're baking for, and you want to make them happy with every bite. So, my fellow bakers and pastry enthusiasts, I want to ask you: what does the mindset of a pastry chef mean to you? Share your thoughts, your experiences, and your passion with me in the comments below! Let's keep the conversation going and inspire each other to new heights in the kitchen! Let's the baking continue..... Regards Chef Omo I'm a Pastry chef, cook and a mother #bellematters #pastrychef #baking #mindset #creativity #attentiontodetail #patience #passion #love

Being a great baker and pastry chef requires the upmost open mind

all about the pastry creation

How a modeling career and pastry chef education helped one chef develop a new cookbook

Get an inside look at the mind of our pastry chef, Solomon, as he answers five quick questions about his craft. 1.    How many years have you been working as a pastry chef? For nearly 25 years. 2.    Which cake do you enjoy making the most? I prefer making caramel cake as it appeals to a wide range of people, regardless of age or gender. 3.    Do you enjoy indulging in cake yourself? Not particularly. 4.    What is the standout cake at Best Western Plus Addis Ababa? Our signature Wood cake. 5.    What advice would you give to aspiring pastry and cake makers? Strive for consistency, quality, and creativity without ever compromising on these essential elements.    #chef #cake #hotel #hospitality

Certificate of Competence : In Area of Food Production as Commis Pastry

How a modeling career and pastry chef education helped one chef develop a new cookbook

While many picture pastry chefs working solo in a quaint kitchen, the truth is that teamwork is crucial in a professional pastry kitchen. Pastry chefs frequently partner with other chefs and kitchen staff to guarantee seamless operations and punctual delivery of their creations. #PastryChef #Teamwork #Collaboration

'You got to love the constraints of your job' - Nina Metayer Nina was voted as the best pastry chef in the world. Being a pastry chef requires intense commitment to your craft as well as accepting and ,as she puts it, enjoying all the aspects of your job - early mornings, standing up etc. Watch her short video. You can only do this if you are aligned to your job - in other words, ✔ You are passionate about your role ✔ Your values are aligned to the business ✔ You feel included in the work environment ✔ You learn and grow Consider your current job/role and ask yourself: ❓ Do you really want to be here ❓ And if the answer is No, figure out what is stopping you from getting to answering Yes.... If you are in a place you really want to be in, you will manage the constraints better. And at times, that's a lot more critical, than the benefits of a role - the accolades, the prestige, the growth. Now extend the same approach to your life - Can you love the constraints in your life? Think Different Be Different Live Different Vamos! https://lnkd.in/gHPwQ7Nu