Pastry Chef Jobs in Yorba Linda, 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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Morning Baker & Pastry Cook

  • Sierra Madre, CA (23 miles from Yorba Linda, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Sierra Madre, CA (23 miles from Yorba Linda, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Poppy Cake Baking Company in Sierra Madre is seeking a morning bread and pastry baker. Shifts are from 4am-noon, four to five days per week. We are a from-scratch bakery that makes everything by...

PM Pastry Cook

  • Newport Beach, CA (20 miles from Yorba Linda, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Newport Beach, CA (20 miles from Yorba Linda, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Position Summary Pastry Cooks prepare baked goods that range from breakfast breads, cakes, cookies, pies, and savory breads for banquets and restaurant. Must be able follow recipes. Essential...

Pastry Chef

  • Irvine, CA (10 miles from Yorba Linda, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (10 miles from Yorba Linda, CA)
  • 3 days ago

You Should Have/Be: Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in bakery production, including dough mixing, cake decorating, and baking techniques Knowledge of food safety and workplace health & safety...

Pastry Chef Position Available

  • Downey, CA (19 miles from Yorba Linda, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Downey, CA (19 miles from Yorba Linda, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Pastry Chef Opportunity at Cafe 112 Build Something Beautiful Location: Downey, CA | Full-Time | Early Morning Shifts One Twelve Caffe is growing and were looking for a creative, skilled Pastry Chef...

Pastry Cook I

  • Laguna Beach, CA (23 miles from Yorba Linda, CA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Laguna Beach, CA (23 miles from Yorba Linda, CA)
  • 12 days ago

Live Your Passion. Add Your Magic. At Montage International, we are doing something different, something exciting and it takes passionate people to bring our vision to life. We have built a...

Pastry Cook III

  • Laguna Beach, CA (23 miles from Yorba Linda, CA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Laguna Beach, CA (23 miles from Yorba Linda, CA)
  • 12 days ago

Live Your Passion. Add Your Magic. At Montage International, we are doing something different, something exciting and it takes passionate people to bring our vision to life. We have built a...

Pastry Cook

  • Costa Mesa, CA (15 miles from Yorba Linda, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA (15 miles from Yorba Linda, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

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

Pastry Cook/Baker

  • Cerritos, CA (15 miles from Yorba Linda, CA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Cerritos, CA (15 miles from Yorba Linda, CA)
  • 60+ 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 at Angel Stadium

  • Anaheim, CA (9 miles from Yorba Linda, CA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Anaheim, CA (9 miles from Yorba Linda, CA)
  • 90+ days ago

Knowledge of bread baking and advanced baking and pastry techniques. Maintains and abides by County Health/Sanitation as well as Legends Hospitality standards....

Demographic Data for Yorba Linda, CA

Moving to Yorba Linda, CA? Find some basic demographic data about Yorba Linda, CA below.


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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...
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 in Yorba Linda, 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 Yorba Linda, 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 Yorba Linda, CA
Less than 1 year
62.9%
2-4 years
16.5%
None
15.6%
1-2 years
5.1%


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