Pastry & Baking

Saura Kline

Author | Easy As Pie & Pies That Inspire
I've learned that you never stop learning when it comes to this career. If you stop learning, you stop growing. Our industry is ever evolving and that's what makes it exciting and rewarding.

Experience

2020 - 2020
Author
Pies That Inspire
2019 - 2019
Author
Easy As Pie
2018 - 2024
Recipe Developer
YummlyRemote
2018 - 2018
1st Place Winner
La Coupe de Altamira
2017 - 2025
Executive Pastry Chef
Halcyon HotelDenver, CO
2013 - 2022
Executive Pastry Chef
2012 - 2013
Pastry Chef
2011 - 2011
Pastry Cook
Fig and OliveWest Hollywood, CA
2010 - 2011
Garde Manger, Pastry Cook
2010 - 2011
Pastry Cook
Ouzmo Japanese CuisineSanta Monica, CA
2009 - 2010
Line Cook
Santa Monica BBQCulver City, CA

Education

2008 - 2010
Baking and Pastry Program
2002
High School Diploma (3.2 GPA), General Studies
William Howard Taft High School
Woodland Hills, CA
2020
ServSafe Certified Food Handler
National Restaurant Association

Advice from Saura Kline

Quotes about career path, skills, and teamwork from an industry leader.
The most important thing I look for when hiring is attitude.
If you're excited to learn, I'll teach you everything I know. The right attitude will always win over experience for me.
I pretty much buy every new pastry book that comes out.
I'm at a point in my life where I cannot easily go take classes, so books are the next best thing. Each chef has different techniques, perspectives, and it's always fascinating to learn something new.
We all spend so much time together in the kitchen, it's nice to get out and do something as a team.
I like to go on local bakery tours with my staff whenever we can.
I think we're all leaning towards this work/life balance these days.
I work hard during my work week to set myself up for success so I can enjoy my days off without thinking of work.
If I'm working alone, it's pretty likely I have an earbud in and I'm listening to murder podcasts.
True crime all day.

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