Pastry Chef Jobs in Hawaii

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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POSITION SUMMARY / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS This job is onboard a Cruise Ship. The Pastry ensures a successful link between the Chief Pastry and the pastry shop. His/her primary role includes a...

Pastry Cook 3 (Casual) - Hilton Waikoloa Village

  • Waikoloa, HI
  • 1 day ago
  • Waikoloa, HI
  • 1 day ago

Hilton Waikoloa Village is Hawaii Island's only 62-acre property with 3 one of a kind outdoor swimming pools and 4-acres of protected lagoon. We are looking for a Pa stry Cook 3 (Casual) to join...

Pastry Cook 4 - Hilton Waikoloa Village

  • Waikoloa, HI
  • 3 days ago
  • Waikoloa, HI
  • 3 days ago

The Hilton Waikoloa Village located on the stunning scenic Kohala Coast is where our Team Members love being a part of our award-winning culture. The team is currently seeking Pastry Cooks to join...

Pastry Cooks Wanted for Roy's Kaanapali

  • Lahaina, HI
  • 6 days ago
  • Lahaina, HI
  • 6 days ago

Are you a passionate and talented pastry cook? Roy's Restaurant in Kaanapali, Maui, has been delighting guests with exceptional Hawaiian fusion cuisine for over 30 years. We are seeking a...

Pastry Cook I

  • Lanai City, HI
  • 6 days ago
  • Lanai City, HI
  • 6 days ago

Including, preparing baked goods including breads, breakfast pastries, and other bakery items....

Pastry Cook 3 (On-Call)

  • HI
  • 6 days ago
  • HI
  • 6 days ago

The Pastry Cook 3 reports to the Pastry Chef and is responsible for the preparation, execution, and production of pastries in the Hotel....

Pastry Cook 3 (On-Call)

  • Kapolei, HI
  • 7 days ago
  • Kapolei, HI
  • 7 days ago

The Pastry Cook 3 reports to the Pastry Chef and is responsible for the preparation, execution, and production of pastries in the Hotel....

Pastry Cook V- Casual

  • HI
  • 8 days ago
  • HI
  • 8 days ago

About Four Seasons: Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be...

Pastry Cook 3

  • HI
  • 8 days ago
  • HI
  • 8 days ago

Grow with us... Life at Starwood Hotels is based on a simple idea: the world is beautiful and we want to keep it that way. But we can't do it alone. That's why hiring thoughtful and inspiring Team...

Pastry Cook 4- Full Time, $32.58/Hour

  • Kapolei, HI
  • 8 days ago
  • Kapolei, HI
  • 8 days ago

As a Pastry Cook 4, at Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa, you will be responsible for the execution of specific recipe menu items as well as partner with Front of House ensuring product knowledge to...

Pastry Cook V- Casual

  • Lahaina, HI
  • 9 days ago
  • Lahaina, HI
  • 9 days ago

About Four Seasons: Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be...

Pastry Cook 3

  • Princeville, HI
  • 9 days ago
  • Princeville, HI
  • 9 days ago

Grow with us... Life at Starwood Hotels is based on a simple idea: the world is beautiful and we want to keep it that way. But we can't do it alone. That's why hiring thoughtful and inspiring Team...

Pastry Chef

  • Honolulu, HI
  • 13 days ago
  • Honolulu, HI
  • 13 days ago

Chef or Pastry Chef de Partie + Certified Pastry Chef or equivalent degree in Culinary Arts + Excellent technical and functional understanding of the ship based Food & Beverage operation + Proven track...

Pastry Cook

  • Kihei, HI
  • 16 days ago
  • Kihei, HI
  • 16 days ago

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Pastry Specialist

  • Waipahu, HI
  • 18 days ago
  • Waipahu, HI
  • 18 days ago

Pastry Specialist Times Supermarkets Waipahu, Hawaii, United States, 96797 3 days ago Quick Job type Full-time Quick Job description Pastry Specialist Department : 10-Bakery Direct Supervisor : Lead Pastry...

Demographic Data for Hawaii

Moving to Hawaii? Find some basic demographic data about Hawaii below.


Local
National
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32,170

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Salary for Pastry Chef Jobs in Hawaii

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



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