Pastry Chef Jobs in Rockville Centre, NY

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).

1-15 of 52 Jobs

Pastry Cook

  • New York, NY (19 miles from Rockville Centre, NY)
  • 11 hours ago
  • New York, NY (19 miles from Rockville Centre, NY)
  • 11 hours ago

Youll be working closely with the pastry chef to help produce all components related to the dessert menu, as well as working the line during service to plate desserts for guests....

Sorellina Seek Passionate Part-Time Pastry Cook

  • Hoboken, NJ (21 miles from Rockville Centre, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Hoboken, NJ (21 miles from Rockville Centre, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Job duties will include assisting our Executive Pastry Chef & Sous Chef with our extensive bread baking program, as well as creating pastries & desserts....

Pastry Chef NYC French Brasserie + Westchester Bakery

  • Brooklyn, NY (18 miles from Rockville Centre, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (18 miles from Rockville Centre, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Pastry Chef Iconic French Bistro (Midtown Manhattan) NYC | $110,000$120,000 + Full Benefits | MondayFriday, 5 Days/Week Join a legendary French bistro in Midtown as its Head Pastry Chef, overseeing...

Pastry Cook

  • Brooklyn, NY (18 miles from Rockville Centre, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (18 miles from Rockville Centre, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Required Years of Experience 1 year Job Details Gelateria Gentile is seeking talented and enthusiastic Pastry Chefs to join our team!...

High Volume Cafe in Clinton Hill seeks part time AM pastry chef

  • Brooklyn, NY (18 miles from Rockville Centre, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (18 miles from Rockville Centre, NY)
  • 3 days ago

Were seeking a skilled and efficient Pastry Chef to join our kitchen team....

Seasonal - Pastry Cook

  • New York, NY (19 miles from Rockville Centre, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • New York, NY (19 miles from Rockville Centre, NY)
  • 3 days ago

Making it, learning about it, and eating it!...

Assistant Pastry Cook (Baking Experience)

  • New York, NY (19 miles from Rockville Centre, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • New York, NY (19 miles from Rockville Centre, NY)
  • 5 days ago

Required Years of Experience 2 years Job Details Palma Restaurant is seeking a talented and passionate Assistant Pastry Chef with experience in baking to join our culinary team....

Pastry Cook Dominique Ansel Bakery Now Hiring

  • New York, NY (19 miles from Rockville Centre, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • New York, NY (19 miles from Rockville Centre, NY)
  • 5 days ago

2017 Worlds Best Pastry Chef is looking for talent for his new location "Papa D'Amour" Full-time positions are available immediately for: Pastry Cook You will be working with a top-tier team in a professional...

Pastry Cook

  • New York, NY (19 miles from Rockville Centre, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • New York, NY (19 miles from Rockville Centre, NY)
  • 5 days ago

Required Years of Experience 2 years Job Details Chef Andrew Carmellini is seeking a PASTRY COOK for Cafe Carmellini in The Fifth Avenue Hotel. Cafe Carmellini is the signature restaurant from...

Pastry Cook

  • New York, NY (19 miles from Rockville Centre, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • New York, NY (19 miles from Rockville Centre, NY)
  • 5 days ago

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

Pastry Chef

  • Brooklyn, NY (18 miles from Rockville Centre, NY)
  • 6 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (18 miles from Rockville Centre, NY)
  • 6 days ago

Required Years of Experience 2 years Job Details Pastry Chef BKLYN Larder BKLYN Larder is a celebration of good food and community....

Pastry Chef

  • New York, NY (19 miles from Rockville Centre, NY)
  • 8 days ago
  • New York, NY (19 miles from Rockville Centre, NY)
  • 8 days ago

Required Years of Experience 4 years Job Details The 22 Club is seeking an experienced and visionary Pastry Chef to lead our pastry department....

Pastry Cook

  • New York, NY (19 miles from Rockville Centre, NY)
  • 9 days ago
  • New York, NY (19 miles from Rockville Centre, NY)
  • 9 days ago

This position reports to the NARO Pastry Chef and Head Chef....

Pastry Cook

  • Brooklyn, NY (18 miles from Rockville Centre, NY)
  • 11 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (18 miles from Rockville Centre, NY)
  • 11 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....

Pastry Chef

  • New York, NY (19 miles from Rockville Centre, NY)
  • 11 days ago
  • New York, NY (19 miles from Rockville Centre, NY)
  • 11 days ago

The pastry program will be a collaboration between the Pastry Chef and Chef de Cuisine Alexia Duchene....

Demographic Data for Rockville Centre, NY

Moving to Rockville Centre, NY? Find some basic demographic data about Rockville Centre, NY below.


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Salary for Pastry Chef Jobs in Rockville Centre, NY

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 Rockville Centre, NY offer the following education background
Associate's Degree
34.4%
Bachelor's Degree
26.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
16.0%
High School or GED
15.8%
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 Rockville Centre, NY
Less than 1 year
62.9%
2-4 years
16.5%
None
15.6%
1-2 years
5.1%


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