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Question 11 of 30 for our Pastry Chef Mock Interview

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Question 11 of 30

Do you work well on a team? Or do you prefer to work on your own?

When an interviewer asks a question like this, they are really interested in two things:
1) Are you flexible?
2) Can you manage yourself?

As a pastry chef, you will need to collaborate with your team when cooking and planning for meals and events. Working on a team requires you to be open and adaptive to working with people who are different from you. They may have different opinions and work styles. Even while working on a team you will need to be able to manage yourself by managing your time and prioritizing tasks just as you would when working alone.

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How to Answer: Do you work well on a team? Or do you prefer to work on your own?

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  • 11. Do you work well on a team? Or do you prefer to work on your own?

      How to Answer

      When an interviewer asks a question like this, they are really interested in two things:
      1) Are you flexible?
      2) Can you manage yourself?

      As a pastry chef, you will need to collaborate with your team when cooking and planning for meals and events. Working on a team requires you to be open and adaptive to working with people who are different from you. They may have different opinions and work styles. Even while working on a team you will need to be able to manage yourself by managing your time and prioritizing tasks just as you would when working alone.

      Written by Elisabeth Walter on April 7th, 2021

      Answer Example

      "I enjoy working on a team because I love getting input from my co-workers, but I also enjoy working independently."

      Written by Elisabeth Walter on April 7th, 2021

      Anonymous Interview Answers with Professional Feedback

      Anonymous Answer

      "I enjoy working in a team as I can input some new skills from them; I also enjoy working independently."

      Rachelle's Feedback

      This answer is a good start! Since you can work well on a team and independently, I suggest giving examples of your success in each scenario. I have provided a starter for you below.
      "I enjoy working in a team, and I also enjoy working independently. A strong example of my success in a team was when...(tell a brief story using the STAR framework of Situation, Task, Action, Result). In my current role, I also work independently at times. For instance, I...(tell a brief story using the STAR framework). I understand that this pastry chef role offers a blend of teamwork and independent tasks. Rest assured, I will be successful pivoting between these working styles."