Chef Jen Sojka

Chef Instructor, Pastry Arts

Jen Sojka
Location: Online Programs
Favorite Dish: Chocolate Entremets

"I enjoy guiding students who may be insecure with their abilities in overcoming their apprehensiveness. I love seeing their pride and happiness when they create amazing culinary creations!"

Chef Jen Sojka

About

Chef Jen ran her own cottage bakery and has worked as an Executive Pastry Chef. She is a member of the American Culinary Federation. Prior to joining Escoffier, Jen was a Pastry Chef Instructor at Erie Community College in Buffalo and Niagara Falls Culinary Institute in Niagara Falls, both in New York.

Her cottage bakery business, Fat Cat Sweets, specialized in wholesale and provided coffee shops and cafes with baked goods for their establishments. Fat Cat Sweets also catered to custom retail orders, as well as participated as a vendor at the Kenmore Farmer’s Market in Western New York.

Honors, Awards & Affiliations

  • American Culinary Federation Member

Professional EXPERIENCE

  • Pastry Chef Instructor - Erie Community College, Buffalo, NY
  • Pastry Chef Instructor - Niagara Falls Culinary Institute, Niagara Falls, NY
  • Executive Pastry Chef/Owner - Fat Cat Sweets, Kenmore, NY
  • Baker - Dessert Deli Bakery, Williamsville, NY

Education

  • Bachelor of Education, Empire State College, Online
  • Associate Degree in Culinary Arts, Erie Community College, Williamsville, NY

Special Interests

Hiking/enjoying nature, birding, gardening, mixology, photography.

Request More Information
Campus of Interest*
Program of Interest*

Clicking the "Send Request" button constitutes your express request, and your express written consent, to be contacted by and to receive automated or pre-recorded call, texts, messages and/or emails from via phone, text, and/or emails by Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts at the number(s)/email you provided, regarding furthering your education and enrolling. You understand that these calls, texts, messages and/or emails may be generated using an automated or pre-recorded technology. You are not required to agree to receive automated or pre-recorded calls, texts, messages or emails as a condition of enrolling at Escoffier. You can unsubscribe at any time or request removal of street address, phone number, email address via Escoffier website.

The Essential Culinary School Planner & Checklist

The Essential Culinary
School Planner & Checklist

Academic planner document
Academic planner document

We’ve compiled a checklist of all of the essential questions into one handy workbook: Career options, academic plans, financing your education, and more.

YES, I want the workbook! No, thanks, I’ve got things figured out.
Academic planner document
Campus of Interest*
Program of Interest*

Clicking the "Get the Workbook Now" button constitutes your express request, and your express written consent, to be contacted by and to receive automated or pre-recorded call, texts, messages and/or emails from via phone, text, and/or emails by Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts at the number(s)/email you provided, regarding furthering your education and enrolling. You understand that these calls, texts, messages and/or emails may be generated using an automated or pre-recorded technology. You are not required to agree to receive automated or pre-recorded calls, texts, messages or emails as a condition of enrolling at Escoffier. You can unsubscribe at any time or request removal of street address, phone number, email address via Escoffier website.

Is Culinary School Right For You?
Take This Short Quiz
Is a Professional Culinary Program Right for You? Take This Short Quiz