Baking and Pastry: Is it Worth it to Earn a Degree? The lure of the pastry is a tough one to ignore. For people who have found they really like cooking and baking, the idea of becoming a pastry chef is an attractive one. Where to start, though, isn't always clear. A few determined souls know the exact route they want to take, but for the rest of you, the choice between going to school or trying to get a job in a bakery and working your way up from there is a tough call to make. CIV Button…