Pastry Chef Jobs in Tarzana, 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

  • Los Angeles, CA (22 miles from Tarzana, CA)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (22 miles from Tarzana, CA)
  • 21 hours 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 Chef, Full-Time (Univ of Mount Union)

  • Los Angeles, CA (22 miles from Tarzana, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (22 miles from Tarzana, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Pastry Chef, Full-Time (Univ of Mount Union) AVI Foodsystems Inc Alliance, OH (Onsite) Full-Time Job Details AVI Foodsystems is looking for an energetic and optimistic team member to fill the role ofPastry...

AM Pastry Baker/FT

  • Pasadena, CA (23 miles from Tarzana, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Pasadena, CA (23 miles from Tarzana, CA)
  • 5 days ago

AM Pastry Baker/FT Department: BOH Location: Pasadena, CA START YOUR APPLICATION ( SusieCakes has 26 bakery locations across CA, TX and TN. Our bakeries are filled with the delicious tastes and...

Pastry Cook

  • Los Angeles, CA (22 miles from Tarzana, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (22 miles from Tarzana, CA)
  • 5 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 Tarzana, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (22 miles from Tarzana, CA)
  • 9 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...

Chocolatier

  • Beverly Hills, CA (11 miles from Tarzana, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Beverly Hills, CA (11 miles from Tarzana, CA)
  • 11 days ago

Required Years of Experience 2 years Job Details About Us andSons is a 2nd-generation Beverly Hills chocolatier. Led by two brothers born into fine chocolate, we offer a collection of modern and...

Pastry Chef

  • Los Angeles, CA (22 miles from Tarzana, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (22 miles from Tarzana, CA)
  • 11 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 Chef

  • Culver City, CA (16 miles from Tarzana, CA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Culver City, CA (16 miles from Tarzana, CA)
  • 18 days ago

Required Years of Experience 6+ years Job Details Talented PASTRY CHEF needed for multi-concept position....

Pastry Cook

  • West Hollywood, CA (14 miles from Tarzana, CA)
  • 18 days ago
  • West Hollywood, CA (14 miles from Tarzana, CA)
  • 18 days ago

Required Years of Experience 2 years Job Details Prep/Line Cook The main business of any restaurant is providing the highest quality of food possible to keep the customers satisfied. This effort...

Pastry Chef (Full Time)

  • Los Angeles, CA (22 miles from Tarzana, CA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (22 miles from Tarzana, CA)
  • 19 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 Tarzana, CA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (22 miles from Tarzana, CA)
  • 19 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 3

  • Beverly Hills, CA (9 miles from Tarzana, CA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Beverly Hills, CA (9 miles from Tarzana, CA)
  • 19 days ago

Your future, our legacy Hotel The Beverly Hills Hotel Division & Department Food & Beverage - Pastry Job Title Pastry Cook 3 Contract Type Permanent Status Full time Position Overview We care...

Pastry Cook III

  • Westlake Village, CA (17 miles from Tarzana, CA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Westlake Village, CA (17 miles from Tarzana, CA)
  • 19 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 Tarzana, CA)
  • 28 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (22 miles from Tarzana, CA)
  • 28 days ago

Required Years of Experience 2 years Job Details CAMPHOR is a modern bistro located in DTLAs bustling Arts District led by Executive Chef Max Boonthanakit. Camphor is all about easy & relaxed...

Pastry Chef

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

Chef Preferred Requirements: 2+ years of experience as a Pastry Chef or 1 year as an Executive Pastry Chef Proven experience working as a pastry chef in high-volume acclaimed restaurants and/or ingredient-driven...

Demographic Data for Tarzana, CA

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Pastry Chef Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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


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