Sample interview questions: Can you discuss your experience working with different types of sweet and savory pastry combinations?
Sample answer:
Throughout my experience as a Pastry Chef, I have had the pleasure of working with a diverse array of sweet and savory pastry combinations, each offering its own unique challenges and rewards.
Sweet and Savory Tarts:
- Created a flaky, buttery tart crust filled with a sweet fruit compote and balanced with a savory filling such as roasted vegetables, goat cheese, or smoked meats.
- Developed a savory shortbread crust filled with a goat cheese and honey spread, and topped with sliced apples and toasted walnuts.
Pastry-wrapped Savory Bites:
- Conceived bite-sized pies made with a flaky puff pastry crust and filled with a rich mushroom Duxelles and a hint of truffle oil.
- Developed delicate phyllo dough pockets filled with a combination of roasted butternut squash, minced lamb, and a blend of Middle Eastern spices.
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