ever worked at the ritz or disneyland?

[perezio]

Hello,

I am a culinary student in southern California and am trying to figure out my next move. I am thinking about an internship at either the Ritz or Disneyland and am wondering what that would be like or if I should even try and do it. I don't think I want to work in a hotel, but it would be a good experience and then I would know if I like that atmosphere or not, and I think I would have a more well-rounded experience with pastries.

I know it's hard work and all that. I have read that all over this site and have heard it from pastry chefs. I don't know if I'd be cut out for that. But I never know until I try. Honestly, it kind of scares me. I don't want to be a wimp tho.

I really like cakes too( I don't mean store cakes, I mean the creative ones), which I have some experience with and I think I am pretty good and and also think that I have a lot of potential in that. But there aren't many places around here where I can learn from, or the "good" people don't want to give me their time. At least that's what it seems like. but I'm kind of stuck because I can't afford to move away.

thanks in advance!

[jessiquina]

i'd suggest trying a hotel job to see what your made of... i got my first real pastry job at the westin hotel, where i had no creative say in anything and it was the hardest day of my life! lol, yes, it only lasted a day. i guess i'm more of a small bakery type person. but you never know unless you try!