Pastry Chef Jobs in Florida

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

  • Daytona Beach, FL
  • 2 hours ago
  • Daytona Beach, FL
  • 2 hours ago

Position Requirements Formal training as a Pastry Chef, preferred. 3 years bakery, patisserie, chocolaterie, confiserie and glacier experience....

Pastry Cook - Fine Dining (Winter Park, FL)

  • Winter Park, FL
  • 11 hours ago
  • Winter Park, FL
  • 11 hours ago

RDG OVERVIEW: RDG introduces its first restaurant-concept brand, MILA, which offers guests a culinary journey through exquisite MediterrAsian cuisine, opened in January 2020 in Miami Beach....

Pastry Cook - $19-$20 - Uchi Miami

  • Miami, FL
  • 22 hours ago
  • Miami, FL
  • 22 hours ago

Job Description: Hai Hospitality is accepting applications for Pastry Cooks. In this role, you will serve as vital member of our kitchen team to create amazing dining experiences for our guests....

Advanced Pastry Cook

  • Bay Lake, FL
  • 3 days ago
  • Bay Lake, FL
  • 3 days ago

Preparar y cocinar la comida de acuerdo con las recetas, los estandares de calidad y de presentacion y la lista de control para la preparacion de los alimentos. Preparar los ingredientes para...

Urgently Looking for Pastry Chef

  • Hollywood, FL
  • 7 days ago
  • Hollywood, FL
  • 7 days ago

We are looking for artisanal chef who has an creative eye for Pastries & a flare to be creative with charcuterie boards. Please email your resume!! If you do not attach your resume on the email,...

Pastry Baker and Mixer, Bakehouse

  • Pompano Beach, FL
  • 8 days ago
  • Pompano Beach, FL
  • 8 days ago

A career at Whole Foods Market is more than just the work you do- it's about your personal growth and creating meaningful change. Our purpose is to nourish people and the planet. That means...

Elliott Aster - Boka Group - Pastry Cook I

  • St Petersburg, FL
  • 8 days ago
  • St Petersburg, FL
  • 8 days ago

POSITION SUMMARY Prepare special meals or substitute items. Regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters. Pull food from freezer storage to thaw in the refrigerator. Ensure proper...

Pastry Cook

  • Clearwater Beach, FL
  • 8 days ago
  • Clearwater Beach, FL
  • 8 days ago

POSITION SUMMARY Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality and presentation standards, and food prep checklists. Prepare ingredients for cooking, including portioning, chopping, and...

Pastry Chef (Full Time)

  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 9 days ago
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 9 days ago

Morrison Healthcare We are hiring immediately for full time PASTRY CHEF positions. Location: UF Health Jacksonville - 655 West 8th Street, Jacksonville, FL 32209....

Pastry Chef (Full Time)

  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 10 days ago
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 10 days ago

We are hiring immediately for full time PASTRY CHEF positions. Location : UF Health Jacksonville - 655 West 8th Street, Jacksonville, FL 32209. Note: online applications accepted only....

Pastry Cook I

  • Longboat Key, FL
  • 12 days ago
  • Longboat Key, FL
  • 12 days ago

POSITION SUMMARY Prepare breads and pastries, including preparing doughs and fillings, proofing, baking, and decorating as appropriate. Review Production sheet to understand variety of baked goods...

Assistant Pastry Chef

  • Orlando, FL
  • 13 days ago
  • Orlando, FL
  • 13 days ago

JOB SUMMARY Exhibits creative baking and decorating talents by preparing quality and consistent pastries for all areas. Works to continually improve guest and employee satisfaction. Must ensure...

Pastry Cook

  • Palm Beach Gardens, FL
  • 14 days ago
  • Palm Beach Gardens, FL
  • 14 days ago

Pastry Cook Full Time Palm Beach Gardens, FL, US 13 days ago Requisition ID: 1120 Summary: The position of a pastry cook is creating desserts, pastries, and baked goods. Essential Job Functions:...

Pastry Cook III

  • Sarasota, FL
  • 15 days ago
  • Sarasota, FL
  • 15 days ago

Id : 25075668, Title : Pastry Cook III, Category : Food and Beverage & Culinary, RequisitionType : Non-Management, JobGrade : null, RequisitionId : ...824, ExternalPostedStartDate :...

Pastry Cook III

  • Longboat Key, FL
  • 16 days ago
  • Longboat Key, FL
  • 16 days ago

POSITION SUMMARY Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality and presentation standards, and food prep checklists. Prepare ingredients for cooking, including portioning, chopping, and...

Demographic Data for Florida

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Local
National
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615,315

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Salary for Pastry Chef Jobs in Florida

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


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