Pastry Chef Jobs in Haskell, NJ

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 Cook

  • New York, NY (24 miles from Haskell, NJ)
  • 3 hours ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Haskell, NJ)
  • 3 hours ago

Qualifications: Possess a certificate in culinary arts, pastry-making, baking, or a related field....

Pastry Cook

  • New York, NY (24 miles from Haskell, NJ)
  • 3 hours ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Haskell, NJ)
  • 3 hours ago

Making Pastry Knowledge Pastry Techniques Read more...

PM Pastry Cook

  • New York, NY (24 miles from Haskell, NJ)
  • 3 hours ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Haskell, NJ)
  • 3 hours ago

Required Years of Experience 2 years Job Details Major Food Group is hiring Pastry Cooks for our Carbone team! We are looking for experienced individuals with a strong work ethic to help set and...

Pastry Cook

  • New York, NY (24 miles from Haskell, NJ)
  • 3 hours ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Haskell, NJ)
  • 3 hours ago

chefs in the kitchen to ensure seasoning, portions, and appearance of food Follows proper safety, hygiene, and sanitation practices To carry out any other duties as directed by your pastry senior chef...

Pastry Cook - Beauty & Essex New York

  • New York, NY (24 miles from Haskell, NJ)
  • 12 hours ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Haskell, NJ)
  • 12 hours ago

POSITION SUMMARY: Ensure quality, consistency, production, and execution of all food menu items. Interacts with fellow team members, and supervisors in a polite and courteous manner to ensure...

Bakery Cake Designer

  • New York, NY (24 miles from Haskell, NJ)
  • 12 hours ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Haskell, NJ)
  • 12 hours ago

Additional Considerations (if any): Night & Weekend Shifts Required At Hy-Vee our people are our strength. We promise "a helpful smile in every aisle" and those smiles can only come from a...

Pastry Cook

  • New York, NY (24 miles from Haskell, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Haskell, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Required Years of Experience 2 years Job Details Major Food Group is coming back full circle to Mulberry St. with the opening of Torrisi, just a few blocks from the original Torrisi Italian...

Pastry Cook

  • New York, NY (24 miles from Haskell, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Haskell, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Required Years of Experience 2 years Job Details The Whitby Hotel, a boutique Midtown Design Hotel, is seeking an eager Temporary Pastry Cook to join our team to provide coverage during a leave of...

Pastry Cook

  • New York, NY (24 miles from Haskell, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Haskell, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Chef....

Pastry Cook

  • New York, NY (24 miles from Haskell, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Haskell, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Decorating Creativity Time Management Desire to Learn and Grow Stress Management Problem Solving Work Ethic Cake Making Creativity in Culinary Arts Team Oriented Willingness to Take Feedback Customer...

Pastry Cook

  • New York, NY (24 miles from Haskell, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Haskell, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Pastry Cook Faena New York 500a West 18th Street, New York, NY Full Time Hourly ($33.00) Expires: Aug 2, 2025 485 people viewed Required Years of Experience 2 years Job Details FAENA CULTURE The...

Pastry Cook

  • New York, NY (24 miles from Haskell, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Haskell, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

As a pastry cook you will work directly with our Executive Pastry Chef and pastry team....

Pastry Cook

  • New York, NY (24 miles from Haskell, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Haskell, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Making Adaptability to Changing Kitchen Demands Food Safety Knowledge Creativity in Dessert and Baked Item Preparation 300+ Covers Per Night Attention to Food Presentation Standards...

Pastry Cook

  • New York, NY (24 miles from Haskell, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Haskell, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Job Summary: The Pastry Cooks responsibilities are to plan, set up and prepare quality products in all areas of the pastry department supporting the Pastry Chef & team to include, but not limited to...

Pastry Chef

  • New York, NY (24 miles from Haskell, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Haskell, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

Job Summary A management role, the Pastry Chef must understand and nurture the company core values and F&B program....

Demographic Data for Haskell, NJ

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Salary for Pastry Chef Jobs in Haskell, NJ

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 Haskell, NJ 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 Haskell, NJ
Less than 1 year
62.9%
2-4 years
16.5%
None
15.6%
1-2 years
5.1%


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