Pastry Chef Jobs in California

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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University Village Thousand Oaks

Pastry Cook

The Pastry Cook assists the Pastry Chef in producing quality desserts and pastries for all dining rooms across the community....

Chef Pastry Assistant

  • Irvine, CA
  • 14 hours ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 14 hours ago

Were looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Pastry Chef Kitchen Assistant to join our busy, creative kitchen!...

Pastry Cook

  • Berkeley, CA
  • 19 hours ago
  • Berkeley, CA
  • 19 hours ago

Location: Berkeley, US-CA Rate: Not Specified Type: Permanent Pastry Cook About Us At Claremont Resort & Club, we believe that exceptional hospitality starts with extraordinary people. For over a...

Culinary Pastry Cook - Intuit Dome

  • Inglewood, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Inglewood, CA
  • 1 day ago

Levy Sector Position Title: Culinary Pastry Cook Pay Range: $22.00 We Make Applying Easy! Want to apply to this job via text messaging? Text JOB to 75000 and search requisition ID number 1443787....

Pastry Cook

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 1 day ago

Making Pastry Program Management Petits Fours Making ServSafe Certified...

Pastry Cook Position Available at Greens Restaurant

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 1 day ago

Greens Restaurant, a SF Chronicle Bay Area Top Vegetarian & Classic restaurant, is hiring for a pastry cook position. Led by nationally acclaimed chefs, Greens Restaurant has become one of the...

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

  • Huntington Beach, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Huntington Beach, CA
  • 1 day 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 Cook 2

  • CA
  • 1 day ago
  • CA
  • 1 day ago

The ability to communicate regularly with the Pastry Chef, and contribute to menu development and recipe creation for a variety of outlets....

Culinary Pastry Cook - Intuit Dome

  • Inglewood, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Inglewood, CA
  • 2 days ago

Position Title: Culinary Pastry Cook Pay Range : $22.00 We Make Applying Easy! Want to apply to this job via text messaging? Text JOB to 75000 and search requisition ID number 1443787. The...

Pastry Cook

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 2 days ago

Making Plating and Presentation Adaptability Ice Cream / Sorbet Making Cake Making Problem Solving Time Management Pastry Commissary Knowledge Continuous Learning Baking Bread Food Safety Knowledge...

Seasonal Pastry Cook

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 2 days ago

Id : 25096475, Title : Seasonal Pastry Cook, Category : Food and Beverage & Culinary, RequisitionType : Non-Management, JobGrade : null, RequisitionId : ...650, ExternalPostedStartDate :...

Pastry Chef

  • Healdsburg, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Healdsburg, CA
  • 2 days ago

Pastry Chef Imagine turning your passion and talent into a fulfilling career....

Pastry Cook 2

  • Napa, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Napa, CA
  • 3 days ago

The ability to communicate regularly with the Pastry Chef, and contribute to menu development and recipe creation for a variety of outlets....

Pastry Cook - New Restaurant - VULTURE & DREAMBOAT

  • San Diego, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 4 days ago

From the team behind KINDRED and MOTHERSHIP comes a new dual-concept located in the enchanting neighborhood of University Heights. VULTURE (Mid Century American Continental Fine Dining) and...

Pastry Cook 1

  • Menlo Park, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Menlo Park, CA
  • 4 days ago

Lead pastry department under the supervision of the Pastry Chef/Sous Chef. Inform the Pastry Chef/Sous Chef of any shortages before the item runs out....

Demographic Data for California

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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...

Salary for Pastry Chef Jobs in California

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 California 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 California
Less than 1 year
62.9%
2-4 years
16.5%
None
15.6%
1-2 years
5.1%


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