Pastry Chef Jobs in Little Silver, 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).

1-10 of 10 Jobs

Pastry Cook

  • Brooklyn, NY (24 miles from Little Silver, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (24 miles from Little Silver, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

Required Years of Experience 2 years Job Details Were looking for experienced, passionate and creative pastry cooks to join the opening team at Thea! Thea is the newest Fort Greene project from...

Pastry Cook Opportunity

  • Fort Monmouth, NJ (2 miles from Little Silver, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Fort Monmouth, NJ (2 miles from Little Silver, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

, cleanliness of station and proper inventory with Pastry Chef....

Pastry Cook (Full Time)

  • Brooklyn, NY (24 miles from Little Silver, NJ)
  • 12 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (24 miles from Little Silver, NJ)
  • 12 days ago

Union Square Events We are hiring immediately for full time PASTRY COOK positions. Location: Union Square Events - 147 41st 4th Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11232. Note: online applications accepted only....

Pastry Cook (Full Time)

  • Brooklyn, NY (22 miles from Little Silver, NJ)
  • 13 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (22 miles from Little Silver, NJ)
  • 13 days ago

We are hiring immediately for full time PASTRY COOK positions. Location : Union Square Events - 147 41st 4th Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11232. Note: online applications accepted only. Schedule : Full...

Pastry Chef

  • Brooklyn, NY (24 miles from Little Silver, NJ)
  • 15 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (24 miles from Little Silver, NJ)
  • 15 days ago

Required Years of Experience 1 year Job Details At SH Hotels & Resorts, we hire people who believe in collaboration, thrive on innovation, respect nature and love to eat, especially dessert! Our...

Lead Pastry Cook

  • Brooklyn, NY (24 miles from Little Silver, NJ)
  • 19 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (24 miles from Little Silver, NJ)
  • 19 days 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....

Lead Pastry Cook

  • Brooklyn, NY (24 miles from Little Silver, NJ)
  • 26 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (24 miles from Little Silver, NJ)
  • 26 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...

Pastry Cook

  • Brooklyn, NY (24 miles from Little Silver, NJ)
  • 26 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (24 miles from Little Silver, NJ)
  • 26 days ago

Required Years of Experience 2 years Job Details Title: Pastry Cook, Birdee (Grand Opening April 2025) Reports to: Executive Pastry Chef ABOUT KENT HOSPITALITY GROUP Kent Hospitality Group (KHG) is...

Pastry Cook

  • Brooklyn, NY (24 miles from Little Silver, NJ)
  • 28 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (24 miles from Little Silver, NJ)
  • 28 days ago

Compensation Details Compensation: Hourly ($17.00 - $21.00) Required Skills Baking Knowledge Ice Cream / Sorbet Making Cake Making Pastry Making Time Management Food Safety Knowledge Communication Skills...

Pastry Cook Opportunity

  • Oceanport, NJ (1 mile from Little Silver, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Oceanport, NJ (1 mile from Little Silver, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

Chef and other cooks. maintain quality control, consistency of menu items, cleanliness of station and proper inventory with Pastry Chef....

Demographic Data for Little Silver, NJ

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Pastry Chef Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Pastry Chef Training
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...
Viennoiserie Master Pastry chef by APCA chef online
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...
Learn Japanese French Pastries by Master Pastry Chef
Japanese French Pastries by APCA Malaysia- An International Pastry & Culinary SchoolUnderstanding of Basic French Pastries is very important if you have to bake Japanese French Pastries like a...

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


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