Pastry Chef Jobs

A Pastry Chef, also known as a Pâtissier, is a culinary professional who specializes in the creation of pastries, desserts, breads and other baked goods. They work in a variety of settings such as restaurants, bakeries, hotels, and any establishment where dessert is served. A fundamental job function includes creating and testing new recipes, decorating pastries, and ensuring the quality of final products. They also order supplies, manage other employees, and maintain cleanliness and organization within the kitchen. A successful Pastry Chef combines creativity, precision, and a passion for the craft to produce visually appealing and decadent treats.

Before becoming a Pastry Chef, one may start their career as an Apprentice Pastry Chef, Baker, or Line Cook to gain hands-on experience in the kitchen. To excel in this field, a person should possess an eye for detail, strong hand-eye coordination, a sense of aesthetics, and good organization skills. Knowledge of various baking techniques and ingredients is a must. Certification from a culinary school or a degree in Pastry Arts is often required, and food safety certification is essential. Additionally, some Pastry Chefs choose to earn a Certified Pastry Culinarian (CPC) certification through the American Culinary Federation (ACF).

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Pastry Chef Apprentice

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 6 days ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 6 days ago

Other main duties include providing training in all aspects of the Bakery Department including Clerk functions and Baker functions and focusing on cake decorating duties for someone with minimal or...

Experienced Cake Decorator

  • Glenshaw, PA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Glenshaw, PA
  • 30+ days ago

Job Summary Our Cake Decorator is a key player in making sure our pastries look and taste amazing. In addition to providing unparalleled guest service, you'll create beautiful and delicious art...

Cake Decorator

  • Jeannette, PA
  • 2 days ago
  • Jeannette, PA
  • 2 days ago

Job Summary Our Cake Decorator is a key player in making sure our pastries look and taste amazing. In addition to providing unparalleled guest service, you'll create beautiful and delicious art...

Pastry Chef

  • Homestead, PA
  • 8 days ago
  • Homestead, PA
  • 8 days ago

Job Summary Our Cake Decorator is a key player in making sure our pastries look and taste amazing. In addition to providing unparalleled guest service, you'll create beautiful and delicious art...

Pastry Chef

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 13 days ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 13 days ago

Job Summary Our Cake Decorator is a key player in making sure our pastries look and taste amazing. In addition to providing unparalleled guest service, you'll create beautiful and delicious art...

Pastry Chef Apprentice

  • Bethel Park, PA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Bethel Park, PA
  • 30+ days ago

Other main duties include providing training in all aspects of the Bakery Department including Clerk functions and Baker functions and focusing on cake decorating duties for someone with minimal or...

Tartine West Adams Hiring A Viennoiserie Pastry Baker Paying $22.00!

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 5 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 5 hours ago

Tartine's LA Commissary in West Adams is seeking a skilled Viennoiserie Pastry Baker to bring expertise and creativity to our team....

Assistant Pastry Chef

  • Sonoma, CA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Sonoma, CA
  • 6 hours ago

is currently seeking an experienced Assistant Pastry Chef....

Pastry Cook

  • Washington, DC
  • 6 hours ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 6 hours ago

Required Years of Experience 1 year Job Details AM/PM Pastry Cook Casamara Casamara, a coastal Mediterranean restaurant and rooftop bar, is bringing a vibrant new dining experience to Dupont...

Lead Pastry Cook

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 6 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 6 hours ago

Once the new Pastry Lead has proven to execute the production schedule and show off their skills and creativity, the opportunity to be named the Pastry Chef is right around the corner....

Assistant Pastry Chef

  • El Verano, CA
  • 12 hours ago
  • El Verano, CA
  • 12 hours ago

in Sonoma is currently seeking an experienced Assistant Pastry Chef to join our team....

Pastry Cook (I, II, III) PM Shift

  • Healdsburg, CA
  • 12 hours ago
  • Healdsburg, CA
  • 12 hours ago

Live Your Passion. Add Your Magic. At Montage International, we are doing something different, something exciting and it takes passionate people to bring our vision to life. We have built a...

Pastry Cook III (Full Time) - Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort

  • Dana Point, CA
  • 12 hours ago
  • Dana Point, CA
  • 12 hours ago

The award-winning Forbes 4-Star and AAA 5-Diamond Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Clubis looking for a Pastry Cook III to join the Culinary Team! Located in the beautiful coastal town of...

Lead Pastry Cook

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 13 hours ago
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 13 hours ago

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (*Essential Functions) *Oversee, plan, and assist in the creation of specialty desserts, pastries, and baked goods....

Bakery Cake Designer

  • Topeka, KS
  • 13 hours ago
  • Topeka, KS
  • 13 hours ago

Additional Considerations (if any): Night & Weekend Shifts Required - At Hy-Vee our people are our strength. We promise a helpful smile in every aisle and those smiles can only come from a...

Pastry Chef Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Pastry Chef Training
Pastry Chef Training Overview Everyone feels happier when they pursue your passions. So if youre passionate about baking, a pastry chef career is an excellent choice. Baking is creative! And this...
Viennoiserie Master Pastry chef by APCA chef online
Master chef Angelo Vontoorn in this program is going to teach about different Advance Venoisseries and Laminated doughs. Some are also based on started or Levain. You will be learning how to make...
Learn Japanese French Pastries by Master Pastry Chef
Japanese French Pastries by APCA Malaysia- An International Pastry & Culinary SchoolUnderstanding of Basic French Pastries is very important if you have to bake Japanese French Pastries like a...

Salary for Pastry Chef Jobs Nationwide

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireChefs research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Pastry Chef positions.



Highest Education Level

Pastry Chefs offer the following education background
Associate's Degree
34.4%
Bachelor's Degree
26.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
16.0%
High School or GED
15.8%
Master's Degree
4.0%
Some College
2.3%
Some High School
0.8%
Doctorate Degree
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Pastry Chefs
Less than 1 year
62.9%
2-4 years
16.5%
None
15.6%
1-2 years
5.1%


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