Pastry Chef Jobs in Half Moon Bay, 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 Cook I

  • Half Moon Bay, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Half Moon Bay, CA
  • 1 day ago

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

Bakery - Pastry Chef - Experience Required San Mateo/Foster City

  • San Mateo, CA (8 miles from Half Moon Bay, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Mateo, CA (8 miles from Half Moon Bay, CA)
  • 2 days ago

We are seeking a skilled and experienced baker to join our team as a lead baker. The role includes: Preparing dough from scratch Handling all prep work Producing high-quality baked goods You must...

Pastry Cook

  • Oakland, CA (23 miles from Half Moon Bay, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Oakland, CA (23 miles from Half Moon Bay, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Required Years of Experience 2 years Job Details tentatively be 12-8:30. Youd be working directly with our chef owners and baker team. high technique, French rooted pastries with a modern touch....

Tarts de Feybesse bakery hiring a Pastry Cook and Baker

  • Oakland, CA (23 miles from Half Moon Bay, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Oakland, CA (23 miles from Half Moon Bay, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Looking for a full time pastry cook and baker who has experience in lamination in viennoiseries and pastry production. Please send over resumes. Experience and understanding of pastries are...

Pastry Baker

  • Sunnyvale, CA (22 miles from Half Moon Bay, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (22 miles from Half Moon Bay, CA)
  • 6 days ago

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. The pay rate or range for this position is:...

Pastry Cook

  • San Francisco, CA (21 miles from Half Moon Bay, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (21 miles from Half Moon Bay, CA)
  • 8 days ago

. - Take instruction from Pastry Chef to ensure seamless integration of pastry offerings with overall menu planning. - Maintain a clean and organized work environment, adhering to food safety and sanitation...

Pastry Cook

  • San Francisco, CA (21 miles from Half Moon Bay, CA)
  • 15 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (21 miles from Half Moon Bay, CA)
  • 15 days ago

Required Years of Experience 1 year Job Details About Parachute Parachute is a modern, viennoiserie-forward bakery located inside San Franciscos iconic Ferry Building. With a focus on laminated...

Pastry Chef

  • San Francisco, CA (21 miles from Half Moon Bay, CA)
  • 20 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (21 miles from Half Moon Bay, CA)
  • 20 days ago

Required Years of Experience 3 years Job Details Senior Pastry Chef If you love baking and pastry and looking for a sunny, talented group of people and a great place to work, apply to Piccino....

Pastry Chef

  • Menlo Park, CA (12 miles from Half Moon Bay, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Menlo Park, CA (12 miles from Half Moon Bay, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Required Years of Experience 3 years Job Details Cafe Vivant is looking for an experienced pastry chef. Michelin star experience is preferred but not mandatory for the right person....

Demographic Data for Half Moon Bay, CA

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Salary for Pastry Chef Jobs in Half Moon Bay, 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 Half Moon Bay, CA offer the following education background
Associate's Degree
34.4%
Bachelor's Degree
26.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
16.0%
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 Half Moon Bay, CA
Less than 1 year
62.9%
2-4 years
16.5%
None
15.6%
1-2 years
5.1%


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