Pastry Chef Jobs in Encinitas, CA

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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Baker/Pastry Chef $19-$23/h(Part-Time-Full-Time Opportunity)

  • San Diego, CA (22 miles from Encinitas, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (22 miles from Encinitas, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Previous bread baking or savory food preparation experience is a plus. Must be available for early morning shifts, weekends, and holidays....

Pastry Baker/FT

  • Carlsbad, CA (8 miles from Encinitas, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Carlsbad, CA (8 miles from Encinitas, CA)
  • 6 days ago

SusieCakes has 26 bakery locations across CA TX and TN Our bakeries are filled with the delicious tastes and sweet smells of cakes cupcakes cookies pies and bars all baked from scratch on site...

Pastry Cook

  • San Diego, CA (22 miles from Encinitas, CA)
  • 12 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (22 miles from Encinitas, CA)
  • 12 days ago

POSITION SUMMARY Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality and presentation standards, and food prep checklists. Prepare ingredients for cooking, including portioning, chopping, and...

Pastry Cooks - 333 PACIFIC

  • Oceanside, CA (19 miles from Encinitas, CA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Oceanside, CA (19 miles from Encinitas, CA)
  • 12 days ago

Pastry Cooks - 333 PACIFIC (OCEANSIDE) 333 Pacific, Cohn Restaurant Group 333 N Pacific St compensation: DOE- Hourly employment type: job title: Pastry Chefs 333 Pacific is looking for pastry cooks...

Pastry Cook - Hilton San Diego Bayfront

  • San Diego, CA (22 miles from Encinitas, CA)
  • 15 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (22 miles from Encinitas, CA)
  • 15 days ago

The Hilton San Diego Bayfront is looking for their next talented Pastry Cook! The culinary team is looking for someone with at least 2 years of professional baking experience, as well as strong...

Restaurant Prep / Pastry Cook

  • San Diego, CA (22 miles from Encinitas, CA)
  • 20 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (22 miles from Encinitas, CA)
  • 20 days ago

Join our growing Team and be a part of the movement to connect real people with real food. A place where you can nurture yourself and our Guests by creating memorable experiences and make a...

Pastry Cook 3

  • Carlsbad, CA (8 miles from Encinitas, CA)
  • 22 days ago
  • Carlsbad, CA (8 miles from Encinitas, CA)
  • 22 days ago

Find your place at Park Hyatt Aviara\: Become part of one of San Diego's premiere destination locations, a AAA Five-Diamond luxury resort. Recently renovated with striking architecture, a...

Baker/Pastry Cook

  • Carlsbad, CA (8 miles from Encinitas, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Carlsbad, CA (8 miles from Encinitas, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

Find your place at Park Hyatt Aviara\: Become part of one of San Diego's premiere destination locations, a AAA Five-Diamond luxury resort. Recently renovated with striking architecture, a...

Pastry Cook/Baker

  • San Diego, CA (22 miles from Encinitas, CA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • San Diego, CA (22 miles from Encinitas, CA)
  • 60+ days ago

Compensation Range $17.25 - $21.00 / Hour Overview Pastry Cooks / Bakers - solid pay with room to grow! North Italia is offering: Flexible scheduling Hospitality training Health benefits including...

Pastry Chef

  • Carlsbad, CA (8 miles from Encinitas, CA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Carlsbad, CA (8 miles from Encinitas, CA)
  • 60+ days ago

The Pastry Chef will also help manage the financials of the department....

Chef Pastry Assistant

  • San Diego, CA (22 miles from Encinitas, CA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • San Diego, CA (22 miles from Encinitas, CA)
  • 90+ days ago

Job Summary: The Assistant Pastry Chef is responsible for all breads, muffins etc. for lunch service, danish, and pastries for breakfasts and desserts for pastry tray in accordance with the Club standards...

Demographic Data for Encinitas, CA

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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...
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...
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...

Salary for Pastry Chef Jobs in Encinitas, CA

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 in Encinitas, CA offer the following education background
Associate's Degree
34.4%
Bachelor's Degree
26.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
15.9%
High School or GED
15.7%
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 in Encinitas, CA
Less than 1 year
62.9%
2-4 years
16.5%
None
15.6%
1-2 years
5.1%


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