Pastry Chef Jobs in Surfside, FL

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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Necesito Chef Pastry Reportero con Experiencia

  • Miami, FL (9 miles from Surfside, FL)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Miami, FL (9 miles from Surfside, FL)
  • 21 hours ago

Experiencia: 3 anos employment type: full-time job title: Pastry Chef Somos un bakery comercial, necesitamos un Pastry Chef Repostero con experiencia....

Necesito Pastry Chef (WEST KENDALL)

  • Miami, FL (9 miles from Surfside, FL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Miami, FL (9 miles from Surfside, FL)
  • 1 day ago

Experiencia: 3 anos employment type: full-time job title: Pastry Chef Somos un bakery comercial, necesitamos un Pastry Chef Repostero con experiencia....

Senior Assistant Pastry Chef - Production Baking

  • Ft Lauderdale, FL (16 miles from Surfside, FL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Ft Lauderdale, FL (16 miles from Surfside, FL)
  • 3 days ago

Sweeter Days Bake Shop is Looking for an Assistant Pastry Chef. Must have a minimum of 2 Years of accountable experience in Baking....

Baker/Pastry Cook

  • Miami, FL (9 miles from Surfside, FL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Miami, FL (9 miles from Surfside, FL)
  • 6 days ago

Assist the kitchen staff in any prep duties that the Chef may request Assist with Bakers duties wherever necessary to ensure smooth running of pastries and baked goods for all operations....

Pastry Cook I - The Diplomat Beach Resort Hollywood, Curio Collection by Hilton

  • Hollywood, FL (8 miles from Surfside, FL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Hollywood, FL (8 miles from Surfside, FL)
  • 6 days ago

The Diplomat Beach Resort Hollywood, Curio Collection by Hilton is searching for a talented Full-Time Pastry Cook l to join their team! The ideal candidate will be passionate about pastries,...

Pastry Chef Italian Bakery

  • Fort Lauderdale, FL (15 miles from Surfside, FL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Fort Lauderdale, FL (15 miles from Surfside, FL)
  • 6 days ago

We are looking for a pastry chef/baker that is available to work full time at our Italian bakery in Oakland Park. Everything is created from scratch. Please serious inquiries only....

Pastry Cook

  • Miami, FL (9 miles from Surfside, FL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Miami, FL (9 miles from Surfside, FL)
  • 7 days ago

Required Years of Experience 0-1 years Job Details JOB DESCRIPTION Opening Fall 2024, Sunnys is the highly anticipated restaurant and bar from the team behind Miamis award-winning Jaguar Sun and...

Pastry Cook I

  • Bal Harbour, FL
  • 12 days ago
  • Bal Harbour, FL
  • 12 days ago

Job Number 24210520 Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary Location The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort, 9703 Collins Avenue, Bal Harbour, Florida, United States VIEW ON MAP Schedule Full-Time...

Pastry Cook l

  • Fort Lauderdale, FL (15 miles from Surfside, FL)
  • 12 days ago
  • Fort Lauderdale, FL (15 miles from Surfside, FL)
  • 12 days ago

Overview South Floridas beacon of hospitality, Pier Sixty-Six Resort, returned to Fort Lauderdale. From the famed superyacht marina to the iconic spires of the rotating Pier-Top lounge, a new...

Pastry Cook

  • Miami, FL (9 miles from Surfside, FL)
  • 22 days ago
  • Miami, FL (9 miles from Surfside, FL)
  • 22 days ago

The Setai. Arrive at a place that embraces you in its serenity. That whispers with an unmistakable imprint of grace and timelessness. That is a melding of inspiration and location. The Setai...

Assistant Pastry Chef

  • Miami, FL (9 miles from Surfside, FL)
  • 23 days ago
  • Miami, FL (9 miles from Surfside, FL)
  • 23 days ago

Certificate in culinary arts, pastry-making, baking, or relevant field is desirable....

Pastry Cook - Eataly Aventura

  • Aventura, FL (3 miles from Surfside, FL)
  • 26 days ago
  • Aventura, FL (3 miles from Surfside, FL)
  • 26 days ago

Reports to the Pastry Sous Chef and the Pastry Chef....

Pastry Cook I - Full Time $500 Sign-on Bonus

  • Doral, FL (12 miles from Surfside, FL)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Doral, FL (12 miles from Surfside, FL)
  • 60+ days ago

Knife handling, pastry & baked goods knowledge. Good working knowledge of the fundamentals of the broiler, saute, fry, roast, moist heat and other cooking methods....

Pastry Cook 2

  • Miami Beach, FL (9 miles from Surfside, FL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Miami Beach, FL (9 miles from Surfside, FL)
  • 30+ days ago

All items and baked goods will be prepare as directed by Junior Pastry Sous Chef and/or Executive Chef and in accordance with production requirements and quality standards while maintaining a safe,...

Pastry Cook 2

  • Miami, FL (9 miles from Surfside, FL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Miami, FL (9 miles from Surfside, FL)
  • 30+ days ago

All items and baked goods will be prepare as directed by Junior Pastry Sous Chef and/or Executive Chef and in accordance with production requirements and quality standards while maintaining a safe,...

Demographic Data for Surfside, FL

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Salary for Pastry Chef Jobs in Surfside, FL

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 Surfside, FL offer the following education background
Associate's Degree
34.4%
Bachelor's Degree
26.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
16.0%
High School or GED
15.8%
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 Surfside, FL
Less than 1 year
62.9%
2-4 years
16.5%
None
15.6%
1-2 years
5.1%


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