ODESSA, Texas – Local bakery Masa Bakery has opened its doors to a very young apprentice. Ten‑year‑old Giancarlo Ogaz, who began baking at age five and sold his treats door‑to‑door with his mother, now spends a day each week working alongside the shop’s professional staff.
Mentorship in a fading trade
Co‑owner Daniel Morales said the opportunity means a great deal to him. “It’s a dying trade, so any time I have the opportunity to see somebody like that, we have to give him the tools necessary and the experience necessary to succeed,” Morales explained.
Giancarlo’s mother, Valeria Ogaz, initially thought the visit would be a one‑time experience. “They told him that when he wanted to come, the doors are open, and he’s been coming once a week since,” she said.
Learning beyond recipes
For Giancarlo, baking in a commercial kitchen is a different world from his home kitchen. “Over here, customers are coming in; it’s not like customers are coming inside my house,” he noted.
Valeria added that the experience has taught her son more than recipes. “He has come out of his shell socially,” she said, urging other parents to support their children’s dreams when the pursuits are wholesome.
Follow the journey
The family invites the community to follow Giancarlo’s progress on Facebook and Instagram, where his baking adventures are shared.
Masa Bakery’s willingness to mentor a young enthusiast highlights the importance of preserving skilled trades and supporting the next generation of local entrepreneurs.
Original reporting: CBS7 / First Alert 7 KOSA (Gray) — read the source article.
