Pastry Chef Jobs in Staten Island, 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).

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Pastry Cook Opportunity

  • Oceanport, NJ (21 miles from Staten Island, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Oceanport, NJ (21 miles from Staten Island, NY)
  • 1 day ago

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

Pastry Cook

  • New York, NY (10 miles from Staten Island, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (10 miles from Staten Island, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Making Plating and Presentation Time Management Ice Cream / Sorbet Making Creativity in Dessert Production Creativity Adaptability to Fast Paced Environments Food Safety Knowledge...

Pastry Cook

  • New York, NY (10 miles from Staten Island, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (10 miles from Staten Island, NY)
  • 1 day ago

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

Hiring Pastry/Dessert Chef !

  • Astoria, NY (11 miles from Staten Island, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Astoria, NY (11 miles from Staten Island, NY)
  • 2 days ago

Were Hiring: Pastry Chef at The Coffee Lab (Astoria, NY) The Coffee Lab is looking for a talented Pastry Chef to join our team and take the lead on crafting top-tier baked goods....

Pastry Cook

  • New York, NY (10 miles from Staten Island, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (10 miles from Staten Island, NY)
  • 2 days ago

Pluses: Culinary Degree, ServSafe/Food Handlers Certification, Experience working with chocolate and cake decorating Availability: must be able to work nights and weekends....

Pastry Cook Opportunity

  • Fort Monmouth, NJ (22 miles from Staten Island, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Fort Monmouth, NJ (22 miles from Staten Island, NY)
  • 2 days ago

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

Pastry Cook

  • New York, NY (10 miles from Staten Island, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (10 miles from Staten Island, NY)
  • 2 days ago

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

Chocolatier

  • New York, NY (10 miles from Staten Island, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (10 miles from Staten Island, NY)
  • 2 days ago

Required Years of Experience 0-1 years Job Details We are looking to hire an entry-level full-time Chocolatier to work in our kitchen in Bryant Park in midtown Manhattan. This is an hourly...

Assistant Pastry Chef

  • Queens Village, NY (19 miles from Staten Island, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Queens Village, NY (19 miles from Staten Island, NY)
  • 2 days ago

Assist the Executive Pastry Chef in managing the day-to-day operations of the pastry kitchen, including workflow, scheduling, staffing, and training to ensure efficient and effective kitchen operations...

Pastry Cook DANIEL Now Hiring

  • New York, NY (10 miles from Staten Island, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • New York, NY (10 miles from Staten Island, NY)
  • 3 days ago

Culinary Agents is working with the team at DANIEL to connect them with talented hospitality professionals. DANIEL - Now Hiring: Pastry Cook Click here to learn more & apply today! Chef Daniel...

Pastry Cook

  • New York, NY (10 miles from Staten Island, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • New York, NY (10 miles from Staten Island, NY)
  • 3 days ago

Decorating Respectfulness Towards Team Members Baking/Pastry Strong Communication Skills Physical Requirements (Lifting, Carrying Items) Customer Service Orientation Time Management Responsible Chocolate...

Pastry Cook

  • Bronx, NY (16 miles from Staten Island, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Bronx, NY (16 miles from Staten Island, NY)
  • 4 days ago

Required Years of Experience 1 year Job Details Led by dynamic owner Joe Gurrera (and his commitment to superior quality) Citarella has grown from a respected NYC fish market into a full-scale,...

Pastry Chef

  • New York, NY (10 miles from Staten Island, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • New York, NY (10 miles from Staten Island, NY)
  • 5 days ago

The Role We're looking for an experienced Pastry Chef to join our kitchen team, creating exceptional dishes and delivering an all-encapsulating experience to our guests....

Pastry Cook

  • Brooklyn, NY (7 miles from Staten Island, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (7 miles from Staten Island, NY)
  • 5 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

  • New York, NY (10 miles from Staten Island, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • New York, NY (10 miles from Staten Island, NY)
  • 5 days ago

Responsibilities Prepare and plate a variety of desserts and baked goods with consistency and care Execute recipes developed by the Pastry Chef, ensuring quality and presentation standards Assist with...

Demographic Data for Staten Island, NY

Moving to Staten Island, NY? Find some basic demographic data about Staten Island, NY below.


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Pastry Chef Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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


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