Pastry Chef Jobs in North Carolina

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 Chef

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 12 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 12 days ago

Job Number 24186207 Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary Location The Ritz-Carlton Charlotte, 201 E. Trade Street, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States VIEW ON MAP Schedule Full-Time...

Pastry Cook

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 12 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 12 days ago

Additional Information Discounted Meal and Free Parking Job Number 24220344 Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary Location Charlotte Marriott City Center, 100 W. Trade Street, Charlotte, North...

Demi Pastry Chef - Stable Cafe - Full Time

  • Asheville, NC
  • 16 days ago
  • Asheville, NC
  • 16 days ago

Assist Pastry Chef with providing creative and innovative desserts and pastries through all outlets. 11. Will assist with decorating wedding & specialty cakes. Qualifications: 1....

Pastry Cook

  • Durham, NC
  • 23 days ago
  • Durham, NC
  • 23 days ago

chef experience in a full service restaurant or the equivalent....

Pastry Cook-Carolina-Full Time

  • Pinehurst, NC
  • 27 days ago
  • Pinehurst, NC
  • 27 days ago

(AM/PM) Other tasks deemed necessary by the Pastry Chef for fulfilling the above requirements....

Pastry Chef (Full Time)

  • Raleigh, NC
  • 29 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 29 days ago

We are hiring immediately for full time PASTRY CHEF positions. Location : WakeMed Raleigh - 3000 New Bern Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27610. Note: online applications accepted only....

Pastry Cook

  • Cashiers, NC
  • 45+ days ago
  • Cashiers, NC
  • 45+ days ago

baking, as well as the production of plated desserts, as well as execution, depending on the shift worked....

Pastry Cook 2

  • Asheville, NC
  • 90+ days ago
  • Asheville, NC
  • 90+ days ago

Location Omni Grove Park Inn & Spa The AAA Four-Diamond Omni Grove Park Inn & Spa is noted for understated elegance and southern charm; ten U.S. Presidents and countless luminaries from the worlds...

Lead Pastry Cook-Carolina-Full Time

  • Pinehurst, NC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Pinehurst, NC
  • 30+ days ago

SUMMARY: To produce high quality baked goods for the Carolina Hotel and other Pinehurst Resort F&B outlets....

Pastry Cook

  • Cary, NC
  • 60+ days ago
  • Cary, NC
  • 60+ days ago

Perform other related duties as assigned by the Pastry Chef or manager-on-duty....

Pastry Cook/Baker

  • Huntersville, NC
  • 90+ days ago
  • Huntersville, NC
  • 90+ days ago

Compensation Range $16.00 - $19.00 / Hour Overview Pastry Cooks / Bakers – solid pay with room to grow! North Italia is offering: Flexible scheduling Hospitality training Health benefits including...

Demographic Data for North Carolina

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Local
National
10,439,413
246,359

Salary for Pastry Chef Jobs in North Carolina

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 North Carolina 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 North Carolina
Less than 1 year
62.9%
2-4 years
16.5%
None
15.6%
1-2 years
5.1%



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