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Duff Goldman's First Job Was At This Popular Fast Food Chain By Erica Martinez Sept. 29, 2025 5:20 pm EST

The Food Network world was first introduced to Duff Goldman (who loves Häagen-Dazs coffee ice cream) through the show "Ace of Cakes," which featured the talented pastry chef at his Baltimore-based bakery. Since then Goldman has become a fixture on the network, hosting and starring in several shows, many of which are centered on desserts. While Goldman began working in the food industry at the age of 14, he didn't begin his journey working with cakes. After a short stint building sandwiches at a bagel bakery, Goldman was hired at McDonald's. "McDonald's was an absolutely fantastic first job," he told Adam Mendler on the "Thirty Minute Mentors" podcast. He adde

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