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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POSITION SUMMARY / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS This job is onboard a Cruise Ship. The Pastry ensures a successful link between the Chief Pastry and the pastry shop. His/her primary role includes a...

Pastry Chef Apprentice

  • Cranberry Township, PA
  • 10 days ago
  • Cranberry Township, PA
  • 10 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...

Pastry Chef

  • Wexford, PA
  • 8 days ago
  • Wexford, 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...

Cake Decorator

  • Jeannette, PA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Jeannette, 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...

Pastry Chef

  • White Oak, PA
  • 45+ days ago
  • White Oak, PA
  • 45+ 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...

Experienced Pastry Cook - Full Time, $36.36/hour

  • Kapolei, HI
  • 11 days ago
  • Kapolei, HI
  • 11 days ago

Pastry Cook 1 As a Pastry Cook 1, at Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa, you will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of all bakery outlets and assist with overall culinary supervision...

Pastry Cook

  • Marco Island, FL
  • moments ago
  • Marco Island, FL
  • moments ago

Additional Information Job Number 25072964 Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary Location JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort, 400 South Collier Boulevard, Marco Island, Florida, United...

Necesito Chef Pastry Reportero con Experiencia

  • Miami, FL
  • 1 hour ago
  • Miami, FL
  • 1 hour ago

Experiencia: 3 anos employment type: full-time job title: Pastry Chef Somos un bakery comercial, necesitamos un Pastry Chef Repostero con experiencia....

Pastry Cook I'm donut ? Now Hiring

  • New York, NY
  • 2 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 2 hours ago

Collaborate with the Executive and Pastry Chefs on new menu items, including specials and seasonal offerings....

Pastry Chef & Baker

  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 hours ago

QUALIFICATIONS: Must have 1+ years experience as an Pastry Chef/Baker in an upscale restaurant. Excellent people skills. 3+ years experience in high caliber, high volume operation....

Pastry Cook - King Brasserie

  • New Orleans, LA
  • 8 hours ago
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 8 hours ago

Responsible for preparing all pastry and bakery items in accordance with quality, quantity, and presentation standards as established by the Pastry Chef....

Pastry Cook - Full Time

  • Thousand Oaks, CA
  • 9 hours ago
  • Thousand Oaks, CA
  • 9 hours ago

The Pastry Cook assists the Pastry Chef in producing quality desserts and pastries for all dining rooms across the community....

Baker/Pastry Cook- Carpenter Hall

  • Austin, TX
  • 9 hours ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 9 hours ago

Assist in the production of baked goods, including bread and other specialty items as needed....

Pastry Chef

  • Boston, MA
  • 9 hours ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 9 hours ago

JOB SUMMARY Exhibits creative baking and decorating talents by personally performing tasks while leading the staff in preparing quality and consistent pastries for all areas. Works to continually...

Pastry Cook

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 9 hours ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 9 hours ago

Additional Information Job Number 25051966 Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary Location Philadelphia Marriott Downtown, 1201 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States,...

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
26.3%
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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