How to Answer: When did you first start baking?
Advice and answer examples written specifically for a Baker job interview.
19. When did you first start baking?
How to Answer
Talk to the hiring manager about how you initially started baking. This will tell the hiring manager something about you that they may not know from reading your resume.
Written by Rachelle Enns
Answer Example
"I have been baking since I was just 6 years old! My professional start came when I joined the Institute of Culinary Education in New York to complete my education in patisserie. It's been a passion of mine since I was young."
Written by Rachelle Enns
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Anonymous Answer
"I have always helped my mom bake European cakes for every occasion. Some days I would mix the frostings other times I would make the batter. The French macaron was the first pastry I mastered in the espresso flavor and now I can do mint, lavender, rose, etc."
Stephanie's Feedback
Great response! It's clear that baking has been an interest and pastime of yours from an early age!