DAY IN MY LIFE AS A PASTRY CHEF 2021 | BOSTON

Updated Day In My Life as a Pastry Chef! I never thought my last Day In My Life video would get so many views, and since then a lot has changed so I wanted to give you all an update! I work at a new restaurant in a new city and have been loving it.
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[@billybilliboink]

the almond flour almost missing the container gave me a heart attack

[@MicheleAngela]

Hahahahaha same!

[@celinasbasiic]

Same omg

[@Eszra]

Me too! Oh god!

[@chandrakalagm6725]

I hope you're doing well now :)

[@watchfan6180]

Don’t worry about criticising trolls. Your a pro, your washing your hands when camera is not watching. They are jealous because they don’t have your job.

[@jacksonyu7257]

i think this is one of the only "Day in my life" that actually guides you through your WORK day rather than just labelled as "wake up", "morning exercise routine", "meeting", "lunch". So nice!

[@abicooks]

Yes preach

[@sunflower7874]

Yeah it’s nice lol

[@karlieriviere8445]

Bc most ppls jobs aren’t stuff they vlog💀

[@chefbrown]

Nice

[@crystailmoniquesmith8088]

I want to be a pastry chef 👨‍🍳 home base

[@theburlywizard]

Wait holy shit. This was in my recommended and I'm at this place once or twice a month with the wife or friends... I'll make sure to send my compliments to the chef next time I'm there LMAO

[@MiaBakes]

Thanks for visiting! Have your server let me know you’re there next time you’re dining with us!

[@theburlywizard]

@@lisaboernigen7709 Sorry, I am not about to dox someone. I do not believe she is open about where exactly she works and it is not my place to say.

[@Rumii.i]

I like how KZbin recommended this when I've been talking about the fact that i applied to a culinary school....scary but appreciated .😬

[@alriiiz]

Yeah same as me tho :"

[@lysaa7833]

Me too.

[@ona1781]

Me too 😭

[@amaside3166]

Dont go!! There's literally no difference from KZbin learning than culinary school. And if you do go and graduate, it doesn't make you a CCC (certified culinary chef)!

[@faisalyounan3943]

​@@amaside3166 Connections, Connections, and Connections. You can definitely get your CCC and CMC without school but starting out a career in the industry with minimal culinary experience is a slow grind. School gives you the basics techniques and concepts but it's also their to explain why and how things work. Study hard and learn as much as you can, show eagerness to learn and your Chefs will see and you will be awarded. Building your connections through school with other aspiring Chefs, and Chefs that have been in the industry 20+ years will open so many doors you wont know which one to choose( if you played your cards right and put in the effort and dedication). And plus CCC(Certified Chef de Cuisine) and CMC (Certified Master Chef) isn't something you should even worry about in your first 10 years in the industry with or without school.

[@afi1089]

being a pastry student has been the best decision ive ever made

[@Mayra12234]

I agree

[@jakobapoulsen9813]

im so happy to see comments like this, cause i start school thin summer to become a pastry chef and im so excited!

[@afi1089]

@@jakobapoulsen9813 I'm glad have fun!!

[@jakobapoulsen9813]

@@afi1089 thank you!

[@jamiepiere1870]

im still only in highschool, but that's my literally DREAM. all my teachers want me to choose a different career, but its something ive always wanted to do

[@bananasmoothie8464]

Apparently the KZbin algorithm is really liking ur vids cause they're popping up in everyone's recommended. well done, keep up the good work👍

[@pinarose2110]

i deadass never realized that there is someone especially for the desserts in the restaurant which would obv be common sense but i kinda just thought a cook is a cook and they kinda do everything haha thanks for the insight and sorry for my ignorance in this case lol i never thought this far

[@erica1800]

nah its totally normal to think that! many people get surprised to how many designated roles are there in the kitchen but yeah it makes it more organized at the end of the day :)

[@eattravelraverepeat3791]

a professional kitchen can be very specialised. There are chefs who just do sauce or meat etc

[@hibahahmad8861]

Same

[@TronKyLam]

Your thought is completely alright. I meant, I have worked at many restaurant cafes and most of them do not have a pastry chef. Normally many places just order something from a local bakery, from croissant to sweet slides, or they just make one or two simple things like muffins. Restaurants that have a pastry chef are normally larger ones so they have space for equipment to make them in-house, hence they are normally reputable fine-dining ones.

[@jessicawang3387]

as a pastry chef myself, I will say that not all restaurants will have a pastry chef/team. Many restaurants are not willing to invest in a pastry chef, because that's another salary that they have to pay for someone. So you aren't necessarily wrong, sometimes they have a savory chef create the menu for the desserts, but in that case, it's rarely technical and not very good.

[@elimorningstar7034]

As a pastry student that doesn't know where my career is gonna take me this was soooo informative and interesting thank you x3

[@bk10200]

No worries. You picked up a good carrer.

[@suddalasanthosh3519]

You choose wrong field I think maybe it's good in your country but not in India.in India its worst carrier ever

[@joannamae8161]

@@suddalasanthosh3519 may i ask why?

[@suddalasanthosh3519]

@@joannamae8161 for commi only 11500/- inr salary per month and 12hours duty.how can we survive.

[@joannamae8161]

@@suddalasanthosh3519 awee that sucks:((

[@nnicollan]

Really satisfying to watch how organized yet somehow light-hearted your approach to your work is.. This is what I strive for in life - effortless productivity ;)

[@sevgi6026]

Idk how it is in her restaurant, but from my fathers experience, you cannot be lazy. You say that she has effortless productivity but she actually HAS to do it because in the kitchens there is a lot of shouting and pressure. They must prepare like 5 or 6 desserts in a certain amount of time or else- 😂 But maybe not her kitchen seems calm and empty

[@chefbrown]

Thanks

[@__OS__]

In cooking school they teach you how to manage production and yourself, up to people if they follow it or not, she surely is very disciplined to do it properly, which many slack some details or procedures.

[@jennagagnon974]

I work at a bakery in Mass and I hope this pays notice to those who don't realize how much effort goes into ALL of our work. Props to you! Everything looks delicious!

[@gmac9667]

Sorry if you already know this, but a hint that saved my hands in the kitchen is to put as much effort into drying your hands as washing them. My hands stopped drying out and cracking within a week.

[@henriquecorreanem]

Hello Mia! I work as a pharmacy salesperson and I joined a confectionery course one month ago and I'm enjoying this, Im also studying English and one of my dreams is to work abroad, therefore I'm doing my best! And coming here to appreciate your work! Great video! 🇧🇷

[@WesleySantos-gc1nd]

That was a very good video glad you got a job during this pandemic

[@joannabanana2435]

I love that you share these things with us! It’s very inspiring to see.

[@aishwaryasinkar1879]

Love how clean your uniform is till the end of your shift! Great job!

[@isabelrocha2493]

OMG I'm so happy I found your channel! I miss working in restaurants, after being layed off I started my own business. Although I love it, it's completely different from being used to a professional kitchen. I miss setting up my line, etc. THANK YOU for this video, it reminded me of so many fun memories!

[@jrice4483]

I wish I had this much space in the restaurant I used to work in as pastry chef😭

[@crisal4239]

You are inspiring me to be a pastry chef or a baker. I hope I will start my career in baking as soon as possible.

[@skumar7254]

Mee too

[@anncarroll7354]

The world need more great pastry chefs!!

[@somegirlyoudontknowa]

I am so interested how everything works behind the scenes. Like who decides the new recipes, where do you get them and if you ever fuck up a batch xD

[@MiaBakes]

I’ve been trying to film a video about how we create the plated desserts for months now but I keep forgetting to film it 😅 hopefully I’m able to produce a video about it soon!

[@ryankurniawannjoto8231]

@@MiaBakes Can't wait for this kind of videos 🙏

[@Melo.maniak]

Glad i was recommended this video. What a gem. Gope to see more and often. I've been a baker of breads and desserts for almost 7 years now and its fun to see someone else show their day and experiences.

[@user-fr9og2sd1p]

This came up on my recommended, and I’ve never been interested in a vid so much, love it, happy u got a job even in these hard times. Thank you for giving us a vlog❤️

[@julias7600]

I went out to dinner with my family and a family friend a few years ago and my family friend congratulated me on getting accepted to college. Our waiter must have over heard her because for dessert I got carrot cake and it said "congratulations" written in caramel on it. Genuinely made me so happy. I can't wait to go to culinary school (I leave in 2 weeks) and get to do that for other people! :)

[@dhs2262]

Hello, your videos popped up in my suggested. You defiantly have a talent for baking/pastry! Keep up the good work!

[@loubnaskitchen1790]

you're an amazing baker. i genuinely enjoyed watching this video. keep up the great work!!

[@mollyboman4762]

I am soon 16, so in August I’m starting at a new school to become a pastry chef and be able to work with it as soon as I graduate. This video was a lot of fun for me to watch, and I will definitely be checking out your guide to become a pastry chef

[@zixzizia1066]

How did it go?

[@cesartorres8745]

This is so cool, congrats on your channel Mia, your videos are great! This really pushes me to pursue my dream of becoming a chef. Keep the great work!

[@AbigailMontiel]

Hi, i'm from Ecuador and i'm studying to be a pastry chef :) i love to watch your videos, it is actually inspiring for me and probably for a lot of people💖

[@rosimartinez498]

I’m also a pastry chef so I loved watching this video!!! Keep up the great work! 🤩

[@elizabethober9308]

I really enjoyed this video. I am a student in the culinary program at my local technical high school and I like being able to see the interesting stuff the work world brings

[@heatherfriend9469]

You have a good heart. It’s clear you put a lot of care and personal appreciation for your customers and fellow employees into every sweet treat you create.

[@SK-uw6hs]

You’re so organised, and more importantly, calm… 💛

[@susantaylor5068]

You are an Amazing pastry chef 👩‍🍳 my daughter is also a pastry chef so I know the love and dedication that goes into the work. Wish I lived in Boston!

[@Uuser98927]

I'm loving your videos. Super chill. Also, I'm tryna get a little more into culinary myself! I'm doing lots of research but, besides that. Your videos are awesome!

[@lisaanderson135]

Absolutely wonderful! Thank you for this video. It gives me inspiration for my upcoming career change😉

[@nvcki]

I love that this was recommended to me on my feed 😍 I went to jwu for baking and pastry and love seeing other people that have the same passion 🙌🏽 subscribed!

[@alphameta9002]

I don no what to say but this popped in my recommended i gave it a shot. I don no what to say, all i know is that its hard to make food but takin it to another level is mindblowing. Congrats for U. Wish only the best for U and all the Chefs out there. Ur food is underrated and underappreciated but Im rooting for U. Take care and have a blessed day all of U.

[@jonathonwebb1557]

Thank you so much for creating this content! My class absolutely loved it and asked for more!

[@green7apocalyptica]

Im amazed😍 youre so organised, calm and enjoying the work🥳 love it, subbed❤️

[@jadetobin]

This was super cool to see :) I adore baking!! I'm handicapped so can't always stand long or use my hands long, but if I could and if I could afford it I'd bake all the time...its an art in itself :) so it's cool to see how you set your space up and see you like and bake and everything :) thanks for sharing!!

[@alishaimee]

Do you memorize the measurements of every single dish or do you carry a small notebook or something? genuinely curious!

[@Ruetendom]

I need to know this too

[@joeyalani6550]

I cannot speak for her but I work in the food industry as well and you end up memorizing it through repetition. You can speed up the process by making flash cards and studying in your free time (that’s what I did), but ultimately, you’ll find yourself comfortable following a recipe without using the recipe book after your 1st or 2nd time making something from scratch. For the restaurant I work at- one of the many things I do is make our bread from scratch, and after the 1st time doing it (and a night of studying the recipe), I was comfortable enough to make it off the top of my head. In the end- it all depends on how fast you want to learn and grow:)!!!

[@MiaBakes]

I carry a small notebook! We change the menu every couple of weeks and we make so many things it would be impossible to memorize everything. I have a few of my most used recipes memorized, like buttercream and chocolate mousse!

[@kakefisk]

@Suzanne Feliz E. Buot *Mise en Place.

[@ginacardarelli4877]

@@MiaBakes I too have a small note book most of the recipe I have memorized . But the one I don't make a lot I have my notes to refer back too. I have been doing this for around 32 yrs so most I know and notes to refresh my memory lol

[@tamardolev]

I worked as a pastry chef for a fancy restaurant like, 7 years ago? This really takes me back! Such a joy to watch your routine and listen to your soothing voice.

[@shaikhamohammed6992]

I loved this video so much! So excited to see more day in the life videos 💕

[@hadychahine6027]

That was a pretty dope video, interesting to see what pastry chefs do on day to day basis. Thanks for sharing!

[@aliyaschlosser1369]

it really depends on the type of place they are working too. This is a restaurant that seems to serve a la carte pastries for service. But, there are various types of jobs where there is only production to do most of the day, minus opening a pastry shop early in the morning, etc. A lot of times the pastry chefs spend a lot of time doing paperwork, organization, menus, recipes, etc, and a sous or pastry cooks will be doing the bulk of production. =)

[@latoyamitchell3430]

Very impressive. Your family must be so proud.

[@miriammaldonado2531]

I can see her style of platting is very sophisticated, and simple. The style of communicating a ongoing pastry is onpoint, and connects deeply with her own creativity. Promising talent! ❤🧡💛💚💙💜

[@lol.198]

Your video randomly popped up in my recommendations but so glad it did! Super cool watching behind the scenes footage of a restaurant

[@moonraccoon9024]

Wow ! I just discoved your video ! This was amaiziing to watch ! Thank you for doing a video !

[@sarahsh5244]

Absolutely love your videos! Thank you for sharing your vlogs with us

[@julianvmodesto]

I got a homepage recommendation for your video and this is so satisfying to watch 😌

[@Makeupbygianna11]

Just a quick tip on washing hands, after you’ve washed your hands don’t turn the tap off straight away, dry your hands with the paper towel first then use the paper towels to turn the tap off, this way you won’t get germs from the tap from when you first turned it on :)

[@poloroy9596]

Put soap also on the tap

[@avereeclawson6856]

I also work in pastry and I love that I completely understand everything you’re doing! I work in the pastry department at a hotel and come up with the desserts, plating etc. however I make all of the components for the desserts for the restaurant and the line cooks plate them during service. I loved this video!!! Pastry chef recognition!!!

[@jazzigirl29]

did you go to school? how does one get experience in the real world

[@avereeclawson6856]

@@jazzigirl29 yes I went to culinary school! But I also did an internship doing pastry right after school, so that got me connected!

[@fabiolagraceffa9261]

you look extremely young.. congratulations girl, you're doing a great job

[@MissM025x]

Congratulations on starting your new job! I got back into baking recently and love to see what the professionals are doing during their day.

[@amandakay3961]

This is my DREAM job, I’ve already took a certification class for baking and pastry arts. But wasn’t sure what I should move on too next (schooling/ working/ permanent job hunt) for my career path and then KZbin recommended this video😂 Loved watching you work! Now I Fs know I wanna be doing this everyday

[@xokaitiesueox]

I’m so happy I stumbled upon your channel! I start culinary school next month to become a pastry chef!

[@Cindy-vl7xj]

I work for fine dining in pastry the best decision of my life 🥰🥰 thank you for sharing our pastry career so people could understand this pastry industry more

[@franchuvalli17]

As a former party chef this was lovely. I really miss service sometimes, now I work on my own in my own bakery so it's nice to see you doing family meals something special because it's what I also likes. Question, is your kitchen silent or do you guys listen to some kind of music?

[@kaitlynsanchez6136]

Can you please tell me how you got your own bakery that is my dream i love baking

[@franchuvalli17]

@@kaitlynsanchez6136 hi! I'm not in the US but I have a degree in culinary arts+ bussiness. Then I focused in pastry at all my jobs, then got tired of the lifestyle and started a home bakery, when I had enough clients I decided to open a shop! It's hard work, experience and my degree helped a lot

[@ArieELLE]

@@franchuvalli17 haha this is exactly my life as well

[@z...03]

Ooohhh, that's an interesting question. It never crossed my mind that it's possible for them to listen to music while working in the kitchen, i always assumed it should only be silent, didn't know it was possible for them to losten to music while on the job.

[@cdht942]

@@z...03 kitchen I work in generally has music on, chef on the pass will shout to turn it off when we get busy though. Fair enough imo need to be able to hear the cheques being called.

[@hetvijoshi6020]

I love how you look so calm all the time… I mean 50 dishes of desserts is not EASY baking 2 cakes makes my mum go crazy 😂😂😂😂😂she is always like stay out of the kitchen… 😂 so I always just do it in the microwave so easy but hey really well done !!! I loved the video!!✨✨💕💕

[@emimcc3614]

I'm really trying to decide whether or not to go to pastry school, so this is super helpful!

[@abicooks]

Same

[@liua6482]

that was soo inspiring thank you for your hard work

[@gregmora6421]

Thank you for your time making this video chef! I’ve been a line cook for about 3 years now and I just recently accepted another job opportunity as pastry cook. I start soon and I was curious to the flow of things as I’m used to fast paced service of the line. I’m super excited to further my career in this industry!

[@kaylaniwoods1574]

hey, any updates on your new role as a pastry chef?

[@qatoxkils5280]

I was a chef for a few years and tumbs up for your work you are doing looks great ppl in the kitchen deserve more love and respect

[@huihui276]

i actually wanted to become a pastry chef in the future,so thanks so much for this video

[@Humera478]

You didnt stop making more stuff. I get exhausted after one dish 🤣 you are amazing! I hope this career gives you lots of happiness and success X

[@fireystella]

congratulations on ur new job! so exciting! i love pastries and ur job is so cool! thank you for sharing! :D!

[@dweeeb6668]

This was really fun to watch! Keep up the good work :)

[@jethro4453]

I've only had experience as a line cook at casual dining chain restaurants, but I always wondered what it was like in a kitchen with actual chefs. It's kinda shocking how different this is

[@anaxxsays]

more videos like this please

[@azabacheblack]

This was so lovely to watch. You’re so neat and clean, chef 🥹❤️‍🔥

[@extrovertedthinker]

I'm so glad I no longer work culinary. After working every single weekend and holiday year after year after year, I like having a boring 9-5.

[@oliveks82]

I’m with you there... I wasn’t in the kitchen, waitress, but the same thing really- working 24/7 throughout holidays and weekends, late shifts. ugh 🤦‍♀️ I got a boring office job now too, loving the free time

[@mahnoorkhan1984]

@@oliveks82 what kind of office job did you get?

[@iHeartPolarBears]

Im a baker and my shifts are 6am-2:30, so even though I work most holidays I dont miss out on much. My mom used to say "you should think about getting a real job so you dont have to work weekends" LOL. I used to picture myself in an office setting but I'm 100% sure id fall asleep sitting at a desk

[@extrovertedthinker]

@@mahnoorkhan1984 I work in finance for autoloans.

[@extrovertedthinker]

@@iHeartPolarBears lol I used to say the same thing. Since quitting culinary, I've been able to travel the world and actually save money. I'm on track to buy a house next year. It's so liberating. Maybe it's just my experience, but while I was in culinary, I worked two jobs and could barely make ends meet.

[@Stuie_2910]

watching this video, just reminds me how much i miss working as a pastry chef in a professional kitchen. Great Video!!

[@mary-annbinond4664]

I commend her for even saying that "video is second" cuz I feel like people are expecting too much good results on videos when really people makes mistakes and they just have their own lifes, and even other things in their life to do... so im happy for ya~ Love this~

[@shannonreid9353]

omg i love this!!! thank u queen and pls do another one 💗💗

[@dh.48630]

my dream job…thank you for showing us this! really shows me what my future will look like😊

[@dulled]

loved watching this video. this makes me want to become a pastry chef! i will definitely buy the career guide book!❤️

[@chefbrown]

You inspire me every day😍😍😍❤

[@catalinasandoval2677]

I love this video, I am currently studying gastronomy and this is a very good approach to what it would be like to work in pastry

[@HL-hi6zn]

This was an amazing video I’m so hooked

[@notvangogh]

Those all looked amazing! You work so hard!

[@Niesa505]

New subscriber💖💖💖💖 Love your calming videos. Please make more videos like this. I love it!!!💖💖

[@MaariielAgd]

This is the first video I've seen of this channel, because Ive been thinking about become a pastry chef and then BAM! Your book at the end, I think maybe it's some kind of signal :o

[@SincerelyVivis]

This is the content I never knew I needed 😊👌

[@prerza]

this was so interesting to watch

[@15pixiedust]

OMG I loved the trick of rubbing your hand under the spoon to release whats inside!!!

[@appeltaart47]

Hi Mia. I saw your vlogs for the first time today. I love them very much. I am looking forward to the next vlog. Hi from the Netherlands.

[@danipomasan]

OMGoodness. Ur videos give me peace somehow.

[@pianosign]

your family meals are so involved omg!! jealous. even when I worked at a fancy restaurant, we (pastry) rarely sent out something for family meal haha. but we made up for it with all the scraps we generated during mise :)

[@megana7456]

I’m genuinely so happy when people like you pop up on my recommended videos. Gonna go binge watch your vids haha

[@sonofboon]

Greeting from Malaysia I like your video! Keep it up! I hope see more vlog on your daily basic on your works, mine en place, cleaning of the kitchen and more ! Looking forward to see more on your videos. xoxo

[@lauraamusic97]

I found this so interesting! Thanks for sharing 💚

[@Zakirahk]

Omg I have a passion for baking and I wish to be in a place like you one day , having my own bakery or in a restaurant. Keep going ! You look amazing in your job and skilled

[@catchinsomefire]

so cool!! It would be interesting to see these videos with updates of what time it is!

[@user-qe9en7sy3y]

being a pastry student has been the best decision ive ever made. the almond flour almost missing the container gave me a heart attack.

[@ebboy5]

Great video and commentary! Thanks for posting!

[@emchii]

You seem like such a nice person. And I loved this video; it was very calming and pleasant!

[@graeb4751]

I never realised souffle mix would keep in a container like that. I always assumed once you mixed it needed to be in the oven pretty much immediately. Thanks for the video:)

[@jaaj18]

same here, now I am curious if we need to keep it in the fridge or just room temp. Also in this case, it contains chocolate which might be harden in the fridge?

[@gabriellebagtas1983]

@@jaaj18 I’m just a student but my instructor said he always prepped soufflé batter in the fridge before service. In fact, the batter can be made 2-3 days beforehand. And the chocolate is mixed with quite a bit of fat and is aerated by the batter, so the chocolate won’t harden and recrystallize.

[@Anonymous-cb5uw]

@@gabriellebagtas1983 That is super interesting!! Thank you! Good luck with finishing your schooling!

[@kyrat6079]

She said in a diff comment that the roux makes the batter pretty stable which is super cool! She makes them look easy to make

[@jgotsole2622]

@@jaaj18 i used to prep my and pre fill my souffle and keep in the fridge for a few days. They would rise to the gods every time lol

[@LouisLuzuka]

*subbed* much love from Vancouver Canada 🇨🇦 I love this!

[@vignesh2533]

U r such a good vibe... I appreciate your work 👍

[@the_crewchef]

Wowwwww I really enjoyed watching this! More please :)

[@ademchaabene4036]

keep going ❤️ love your work