Pastry Chef Jobs in Hawthorne, 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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Lead Pastry Cook

  • Brooklyn, NY (20 miles from Hawthorne, NJ)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (20 miles from Hawthorne, NJ)
  • 12 hours ago

We are looking for an enthusiastic Pastry Chef de Partie to join our small, growing team! Atelier Ariana is a cafe and patisserie in the heart of Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn....

Pastry Cooks Needed for Production Commissary

  • New York, NY (16 miles from Hawthorne, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (16 miles from Hawthorne, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

The Dinex Group, the restaurant group for Chef Daniel Boulud has a Pastry/Production opportunity at our Commissary Prep Kitchen based in downtown NYC. The Pastry Cook is responsible for the...

Pastry Chef

  • New York, NY (16 miles from Hawthorne, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (16 miles from Hawthorne, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Required Years of Experience 6+ years Job Details In search of a big picture-minded, warm, focused, detail-oriented candidate for a fine-dining restaurant. Relevant (Michelin) experience required....

Pastry Cook

  • New York, NY (16 miles from Hawthorne, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (16 miles from Hawthorne, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Pastry Cook Pay Rate Range: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour Company Overview: Jose Andres Group restaurants have always been centered around our original mission, Change the World through the Power of...

Pastry Cook

  • New York, NY (16 miles from Hawthorne, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (16 miles from Hawthorne, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Required Years of Experience 1 year Job Details Working closely with the team, and taking instruction from the Pastry Chef....

Pastry Cook

  • New York, NY (16 miles from Hawthorne, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (16 miles from Hawthorne, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Required Years of Experience 1 year Job Details The Dinex Group, the restaurant group for Chef Daniel Boulud has a Pastry/Production opportunity at our Commissary Prep Kitchen based in downtown...

Pastry Cook

  • New York, NY (16 miles from Hawthorne, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (16 miles from Hawthorne, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Required Years of Experience 2 years Job Details Buscamos un/a Cocinero/a de Pasteleria para unirse a nuestro equipo unido y amigable en Nightlys un American Bar & Bistro ubicado en el Upper East...

Pastry Cook

  • New York, NY (16 miles from Hawthorne, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (16 miles from Hawthorne, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Required Years of Experience 1 year Job Details Overview: Cocos is the restaurant within the members-only club Colette, located on the 37th Floor of the General Motor's Building overlooking...

Pastry Chef

  • New York, NY (16 miles from Hawthorne, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • New York, NY (16 miles from Hawthorne, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Making Team Leadership Plating and Presentation Collaboration Ice Cream / Sorbet Making Operational Management Time Management Creativity Cake Making Problem Solving Food Safety Knowledge Relationship...

Pastry Chef

  • New York, NY (16 miles from Hawthorne, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • New York, NY (16 miles from Hawthorne, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

Making Time Management Plating and Presentation Creativity Ice Cream / Sorbet Making Problem Solving Cake Making Collaboration Food Safety Knowledge Basic Knife Skills Adaptability Chocolate Work Customer...

Pastry Cook

  • New York, NY (16 miles from Hawthorne, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • New York, NY (16 miles from Hawthorne, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

Hourly ($18.00 - $21.00) Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, Commuter Benefits, Dining Discounts Required Skills Can Lift Up to 50 Lbs Baking Bread Pastry...

Pastry Specialist

  • Bronx, NY (15 miles from Hawthorne, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Bronx, NY (15 miles from Hawthorne, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

Chef....

Pastry Chef

  • New York, NY (16 miles from Hawthorne, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • New York, NY (16 miles from Hawthorne, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

Youll work closely with a talented Head Pastry Chef and smaller pastry team to deliver an exquisite pastry and dessert offering across multiple dining spaces....

Pastry Cook

  • New York, NY (16 miles from Hawthorne, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • New York, NY (16 miles from Hawthorne, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

Required Years of Experience 3 years Job Details Position Purpose: the pastry cook is responsible for following written instructions with precise measurements to create a veryspecialized product...

Lead Pastry Cook

  • Brooklyn, NY (20 miles from Hawthorne, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (20 miles from Hawthorne, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

Required Years of Experience 2 years Job Details Lilia adheres to the idea of simplicity at its finest. Our Italian-focused menus emphasize high-quality, simple ingredients. We are seeking an...

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Pastry Chef Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Master chef Angelo Vontoorn in this program is going to teach about different Advance Venoisseries and Laminated doughs. Some are also based on started or Levain. You will be learning how to make...

Salary for Pastry Chef Jobs in Hawthorne, 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 Hawthorne, 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 Hawthorne, NJ
Less than 1 year
62.9%
2-4 years
16.5%
None
15.6%
1-2 years
5.1%


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