I'm 16 years old and I will be graduating from HS in 2008. I have a litttle bit of a Learning Disablity in Math. I do know my Adding/Subtraction and Muliplying/Division. And I make straight A's and B's in Science, History and Language Arts. But I cannot do Eqations very good or the other stuff I only know just the basics of math. And I really want to be a Pastry Chef I got my mind set on it. I love cooking for my Family and Friends and I also make treats for our neighbors also. Please Help Me! Thanks :)
2007-01-31 15:50:06 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
If you love cooking now, you should be fine.
You'll have to take a General Math class once in college, but usually it's simple and you can get some great tutors at the cost of the school.
If you have your heart set on it, then go for it! Nothing will be able to stop you!
2007-01-31 15:54:17 · answer #1 · answered by FaZizzle 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi, i went to college for pastry arts and you need to be able to do this type of stuff in your head. you will need to know that a pound is 16 oz and how to add and subtract with a bakers scale, its different from a reg. scale at home.
you need to know to the tenths of measurements.
I think with a little bit of extra work, you should sore to the sky!
just dont go to pa culinary, they really do suck.
2007-01-31 20:19:00 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I reckon you'd do well as a pastry chef with just math basics. You mix a fair amount of stuff, so you'll need your arithmetic to estimate your proportions. Or when you're adding your profits, things like that. With a simple calculator, you'll be OK. If you encounter math troubles with, for example, your accounts, you can get someone to help you for that.
Either way, you can always get help from family and friends.
Best of luck to you in pursuing your dreams!
2007-01-31 15:57:47 · answer #3 · answered by ELI 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I would think you would have to know measurements That would be fractions 1/2 1/4th and so on. the length of dough 3feet 6 feet and so on. Adding ,Subtraction, you already know. A lot of measurements are in the Metric System so that would be good to know also.But from what you say about your school work, you should have no problem. Good Luck and follow your dream.
2007-01-31 15:58:43 · answer #4 · answered by lennie 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You should know math.
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2007-01-31 15:54:03 · answer #5 · answered by Rashad G 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋