Pastry Chef Jobs in Garden Grove, 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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Pastry Chef

  • Pico Rivera, CA (16 miles from Garden Grove, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Pico Rivera, CA (16 miles from Garden Grove, CA)
  • 3 days ago

HIGH VOLUME FINE DINING RESTAURANT SEEKS PASTRY CHEF WITH AT LEAST 2 YEARS EXPERIENCE. FULL/ PART TIME. EARLY MORNINGS. PREP ON MULTIPLE DESSERTS SUCH AS CAKES, TARTS AND OTHER DESSERT ITEMS....

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

  • Los Angeles, CA (22 miles from Garden Grove, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (22 miles from Garden Grove, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Join Our Team as a Viennoiserie Pastry Baker at Tartine - West Adams! Are you passionate about the delicate art of crafting the perfect croissant? Tartine's LA Commissary in West Adams is seeking...

Pastry Chef

  • Los Angeles, CA (22 miles from Garden Grove, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (22 miles from Garden Grove, CA)
  • 9 days ago

Required Years of Experience 3 years Job Details POSITION SUMMARY Responsible for all daily operations of the kitchen including but not limited to; menu development, ordering, costing, labor...

Pastry Cook I

  • Monarch Bay, CA (24 miles from Garden Grove, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Monarch Bay, CA (24 miles from Garden Grove, CA)
  • 13 days ago

Prepare breads and pastries, including preparing doughs and fillings, proofing, baking, and decorating as appropriate. Review Production sheet to understand variety of baked goods to be produced...

Pastry Cook

  • Los Angeles, CA (22 miles from Garden Grove, CA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (22 miles from Garden Grove, CA)
  • 14 days ago

The Pastry Chef reports directly to the Executive Pastry Chef Company Overview: Legends is a holistic agency that specializes in delivering solutions for legendary brands....

Pastry Cook

  • Los Angeles, CA (22 miles from Garden Grove, CA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (22 miles from Garden Grove, CA)
  • 18 days ago

Required Years of Experience 0-1 years Job Details Providence Restaurant is looking for hard working, dedicated, experienced P.M. pastry cooks with an eye for detail to join our team. Michelin...

Intermediate Pastry Cook - Watertable ($29.00/hr.)

  • Huntington Beach, CA (7 miles from Garden Grove, CA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Huntington Beach, CA (7 miles from Garden Grove, CA)
  • 18 days ago

Surf. Sand. Sunset. Success. Find Yours at Our Special Place. Shimmering views of the Pacific await you at Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa. Our stunning, Spanish-inspired resort offers...

Pastry Chef

  • Los Angeles, CA (22 miles from Garden Grove, CA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (22 miles from Garden Grove, CA)
  • 20 days ago

Required Years of Experience 2 years Job Details Job Overview We are seeking a passionate and skilled Pastry Chef to join our culinary team....

Pastry Cook

  • Costa Mesa, CA (7 miles from Garden Grove, CA)
  • 24 days ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA (7 miles from Garden Grove, CA)
  • 24 days ago

chef experience in a full service restaurant or the equivalent....

Pastry Chef (Full Time)

  • Los Angeles, CA (22 miles from Garden Grove, CA)
  • 28 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (22 miles from Garden Grove, CA)
  • 28 days ago

We are hiring immediately for a full time PASTRY CHEF position. Location : Academy Museum of Motion Pictures - 6067 West Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90036....

Pastry / Baker

  • Los Angeles, CA (22 miles from Garden Grove, CA)
  • 28 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (22 miles from Garden Grove, CA)
  • 28 days ago

un Pastry / Baker (Los Angeles/West Hollywood) Kings Road Cafe 8361 Beverly Blvd compensation: $20 hour with experience employment type: experience level: mid level job title: Pasty / Baker House...

Pastry Cook/Baker

  • Cerritos, CA (10 miles from Garden Grove, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Cerritos, CA (10 miles from Garden Grove, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

Compensation Range $16.50 - $16.50 / Hour Overview Pastry Cooks / Bakers - solid pay with room to grow! North Italia is offering: Flexible scheduling Hospitality training Health benefits including...

Pastry Cook

  • Los Angeles, CA (22 miles from Garden Grove, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (22 miles from Garden Grove, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

About Four Seasons: Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be...

Pastry Cook

  • Los Angeles, CA (22 miles from Garden Grove, CA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (22 miles from Garden Grove, CA)
  • 60+ days ago

Compensation Range $19.00 - $24.00 / Hour Apply Today Pastry Cook Why The Henry? Killer earning potential Benefits available when you work 25 hours per week – including medical, dental, & vision...

Pastry Cook

  • Los Angeles, CA (22 miles from Garden Grove, CA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (22 miles from Garden Grove, CA)
  • 60+ days ago

Reports to the Pastry Sous Chef and the Pastry Chef....

Demographic Data for Garden Grove, 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...
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...
Vegan pastries and Cakes by Master Chef
Vegan Pastries, Cookies and Tarts by APCA Malaysia- An International Pastry & Culinary SchoolUnderstanding of Vegan Pastries are very important, as more then recipes you need to understand the...

Salary for Pastry Chef Jobs in Garden Grove, 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 Garden Grove, 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 Garden Grove, CA
Less than 1 year
62.9%
2-4 years
16.5%
None
15.6%
1-2 years
5.1%


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