Pastry Chef Jobs in Louisiana

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

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 3 hours ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 3 hours 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

  • Central, LA
  • 1 day ago
  • Central, LA
  • 1 day ago

Additional Information** Pay: $32.28 to $33.28/hour, Seasonal **Job Number** 25096475 **Job Category** Food and Beverage & Culinary **Location** The West Hollywood EDITION, 9040 West Sunset Blvd,...

Pastry Cook 1 Smoothie King Arena

  • New Orleans, LA
  • 3 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 3 days ago

Knowledge of bread baking and advanced baking and pastry techniques. Maintains and abides by County Health/Sanitation as well as Legends Hospitality standards....

Pastry Cook 1 Caesars Superdome

  • New Orleans, LA
  • 7 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 7 days ago

Knowledge of bread baking and advanced baking and pastry techniques. Maintains and abides by County Health/Sanitation as well as Legends Hospitality standards....

Pastry Cook 2 Smoothie King Arena

  • New Orleans, LA
  • 7 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 7 days ago

Knowledge of bread baking and advanced baking and pastry techniques. Maintains and abides by County Health/Sanitation as well as Legends Hospitality standards....

Pastry Cook 2 Caesars Superdome

  • New Orleans, LA
  • 8 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 8 days ago

Knowledge of bread baking and advanced baking and pastry techniques. Maintains and abides by County Health/Sanitation as well as Legends Hospitality standards....

Pastry Chef

  • New Orleans, LA
  • 9 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 9 days ago

THE ROLE The Pastry Chef demonstrates strong leadership qualities with attention to detail in elevating and sustaining a competitive edge....

Pastry Cook

  • New Orleans, LA
  • 20 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 20 days ago

Required Years of Experience 2 years Job Details $300 Signing bonus after 30 days now being paid to all cooks!!! Do you thrive in the fast-paced environment of a professional kitchen? Are breads,...

Bakery Cake Designer

  • Gretna, LA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Gretna, LA
  • 60+ days ago

Additional Considerations (if any): At Hy-Vee our people are our strength. We promise "a helpful smile in every aisle" and those smiles can only come from a workforce that is fully engaged and...

Pastry Cook (Full-Time) Free Parking

  • New Orleans, LA
  • 90+ days ago
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 90+ days ago

Earn paid time off from day 1 Free parking and free meals Option to be paid daily Discounted hotel stays for team members and family and friends. Debt free education What will I be doing? As a...

Pastry Chef

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 90+ days ago

Pastry Chef American Cruise Lines, the largest cruise line in the United States, is looking to add Pastry Chefs to our shipboard team for the 2025 season on America's rivers....

Demographic Data for Louisiana

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


Local
National
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106,764

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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Salary for Pastry Chef Jobs in Louisiana

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


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