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 - Cary, NC

  • Cary, NC
  • 12 hours ago
  • Cary, NC
  • 12 hours ago

Job Requirements: Minimum of 2 years of experience in a high volume pastry or bakery operation, preferrably as a Pastry Chef or Assistant Pastry Chef, creating desserts and baked goods from scratch....

Pastry Chef (Full Time)

  • Durham, NC
  • 20 hours ago
  • Durham, NC
  • 20 hours ago

Morrison Living is hiring immediately for full time PASTRY CHEF positions. Location : Croasdaile Village - 2600 Croasdaile Farm Parkway, Durham, NC 27705....

Pastry Cook

  • Asheville, NC
  • 14 days ago
  • Asheville, NC
  • 14 days ago

As a Pastry Cook, youll get to learn from a seasoned Pastry Chef; youll prep and bake pastry and baked goods, executing the Pastry Chefs vision while honing your skills....

Pastry Cook

  • Durham, NC
  • 45+ days ago
  • Durham, NC
  • 45+ days ago

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

Pastry Cook/Baker

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 60+ days ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 60+ days ago

Compensation Range $16.50 - $19.50 / Hour Overview Pastry Cooks / Bakers - solid pay with room to grow! North Italia is offering: Flexible scheduling Hospitality training Health benefits including...

Pastry Cook 2

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

Help with Cooking Demos, Wedding Cakes, Sugar Sculptures, and Bakery. Prepares all food items according to standard recipes and/or as specified on guest check to ensure consistency of product....

Pastry Cook

  • Robbinsville, NC
  • 90+ days ago
  • Robbinsville, NC
  • 90+ days ago

As a Pastry Cook, you'll get to learn from a seasoned Pastry Chef; you'll prep and bake pastry and baked goods, executing the Pastry Chef's vision while honing your skills....

Demographic Data for North Carolina

Moving to North Carolina? Find some basic demographic data about North Carolina below.


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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
26.4%
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 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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