I want to be a pastry chef?

Question

I'm 16 and i want to be a pastry chef. What schools are there out there or website i can visit to learn more info. I like want to get a job while in high school what should i do like to go to bakery or something? so i can get more experience. i haven't had a job yet =]

I live in PA i need some stuff around this area

Answer 1

well i dont know about a job that you can get now but if you want to go to a college for this profession  i would recommend the Culinary Institute of America (Hyde Park, New York.) It is one of the best culinary schools in the country.

Answer 2

Hi Nathan, I would check out the schools in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh first, the CIA is a tough course and if you have not worked for 3-5 years in the trade it can be overwhelming, Cordon Bleu schools also have campuses all over the U.S and Johnson and Wales do to.

Get as much info as possible, even find a part-time job in a bakery, the grocery store one's are a good start.