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Question 31 of 32 for our Baker Mock Interview

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Question 31 of 32

Tell me about a baking disaster you have had. How did you redo the recipe and make a good product?

Everyone has a disaster in the kitchen, and that's totally okay. Discuss with the hiring manager how you were able to recover from a disaster while baking.



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  • 31. Tell me about a baking disaster you have had. How did you redo the recipe and make a good product?

      How to Answer

      Everyone has a disaster in the kitchen, and that's totally okay. Discuss with the hiring manager how you were able to recover from a disaster while baking.



      Written by Rachelle Enns

      Answer Example

      "One disaster that comes to mind would be when I was asked to make a grain free/gluten free cake as a special order. I make the cake with almond meal, thinking it would work but it was much too dry. Instead, I turned the batter in small cookies and re-made the cake batter using coconut flour. I gave the cookies to the customer as an add-on for free, which they were really happy about."

      Written by Rachelle Enns

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      "The first time I made the French macaron the shells cracked so I did a little research and realized I didn't let them sit on the counter long enough before baking. I made a new batch, let them stay out longer and they rose perfectly in the oven."

      Stephanie's Feedback

      Great example--I'm glad that the French macarons turned out better on the second try! I suggest adding a closing sentence, such as "Baking always requires a bit of trial and error, but I am careful to learn from my mistakes."