Pastry Chef Jobs in District of Columbia

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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Baker (Pastry Cook)

  • Washington, DC
  • 5 hours ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 5 hours ago

The Hay-Adams 800 16th Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20006 Hotel with 145 Rooms Managed By B.F. Saul Company Hospitality Group Apply Now Save this job SHARE THIS JOB Email Tweet Facebook LinkedIn...

Assistant Pastry Chef

  • Washington, DC
  • 6 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 6 days ago

Job Summary As the Assistant Pastry Chef, youll work closely with the Pastry Chef to execute our dessert menu, prepare components for service, assist with specials and seasonal items, and maintain a...

Pastry Cook

  • Washington, DC
  • 21 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 21 days ago

The Jefferson in Washington D.C. is currently recruiting for a Pastry Cook to join our highly acclaimed and award winning Culinary Department. The Jefferson, Washington D.C. has been named one of...

Pastry Cook

  • Washington, DC
  • 60+ days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 60+ days ago

About the Role An exciting opportunity has become available for a skilled and creative Pastry Cook to join a prestigious and private members' club located in Washington, DC servicing UHNW...

Pastry Chef - The Hay-Adams

  • Washington, DC
  • 90+ days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 90+ days ago

Experience: Should have a minimum of 3-5 Years of experience as an Assistant Pastry Chef or Pastry Chef in a luxury environment....

Pastry Cook/Baker

  • Washington, DC
  • 90+ days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 90+ days ago

Compensation Range $17.50 - $17.50 / Hour Overview Pastry Cooks / Bakers - solid pay with room to grow! North Italia is offering: Flexible scheduling Hospitality training Health benefits including...

Demographic Data for District of Columbia

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Pastry Chef Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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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 District of Columbia

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 District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia
Less than 1 year
62.9%
2-4 years
16.5%
None
15.6%
1-2 years
5.1%



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