Today we’d like to introduce you to Jennifer Park.
Hi Jennifer, can you start by introducing yourself? We’d love to learn more about how you got to where you are today?
I am baker/pastry chef, worked in the industry since 2008, have a passion for baking and upon graduating college wet pastry school in Chicago and have experience working in bakeries, restaurants, hotels, until finally deciding it was time to try venturing out on my own. I currently own a microbakery in my home, And as a cottage baker, I have the option to make and bake for my community in the small town of Ventura, CA as of 2024. I hope people can enjoy the flavors and foods that has been shaped by my past experiences and food travels. I am lover of croissants and enjoy focusing on all things bread, and pastries and combined with my korean background I gravitate towards making items that are unique in flavors while sticking to classical techniques.
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
There are many as any small business owner can attest to.
Struggles include, startup costs, bakers early and long hours, finding good help, costs of foods increasing, social media and marketing in a small town, and growth of scaling up in an unreliable economy, are to name a few while also juggling/balancing personal life.
Appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
My bakery specialize in croissants & laminated items, focusing on unique asian flavors.
I specialized in bread for many years in the past and you name it I probably have made it at some point.
My proudest achievement is being able to start my own small bakery and it’s definitely been the most challenging all around while also being the most fulfilling. It has really become my baby and watching it grow has been the best part.
I hope what sets me apart from others is that when people taste a hand made pastry, they can also taste the passion, love, and care into every aspect of the baking process.
What has been the most important lesson you’ve learned along your journey?
Patience and trial and error, there’s no clear answer or rulebook on how to start a baking business from home. You have to see what work best for you and the business.
Pricing:
- Pricing $5-$8
- accessibility for pricepoint
- creativity of items for pricepoint
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.garubb.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garu.breadandbutter
