Pastry Chef Jobs in Tennessee

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 - The Harpeth Hotel

  • Franklin, TN
  • 10 hours ago
  • Franklin, TN
  • 10 hours ago

THE ROLE The Harpeth Hotel in historic downtown Franklin is looking for a full-time Pastry Chef to join our team in providing quality pastries for our guests!...

Pastry Cook IV

  • Nashville, TN
  • 4 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 4 days ago

POSITION SUMMARY Prepare ingredients for cooking, including portioning, chopping, and storing food. Wash and peel fresh fruits and vegetables. Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients. Prepare and cook...

Pastry Cook

  • Nashville, TN
  • 4 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 4 days ago

Required Years of Experience 2 years Job Details Job description etch restaurants, by Chef Deb Paquette, are hiring Full-Time Pastry Cooks to join our family of restaurants. Opportunities are...

Pastry Cook

  • Franklin, TN
  • 5 days ago
  • Franklin, TN
  • 5 days ago

Making Pastry Knowledge Baking Bread Read more...

Pastry Cook

  • Nashville, TN
  • 9 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 9 days ago

Job Summary The Pastry Cook will be responsible for supporting the Pastry Chef in daily pastry kitchen operations....

Pastry Cook

  • Brentwood, TN
  • 24 days ago
  • Brentwood, TN
  • 24 days ago

Job Responsibilities Under the guidance of the Pastry Chef, prepares pastries, baked goods, and desserts for the Food & Beverage department, community residents, daily specials, and special events Prepares...

Pastry Cook - The Harpeth Hotel

  • Franklin, TN
  • 30+ days ago
  • Franklin, TN
  • 30+ days ago

THE HARPETH HOTEL The Harpeth Franklin Downtown, Curio Collection by Hilton, is located in the heart of Historic Franklin, just minutes from Nashville. Situated in the cornerstone of Franklin,...

Pastry Cook/Baker

  • Franklin, TN
  • 30+ days ago
  • Franklin, TN
  • 30+ days ago

Compensation Range $17.00 - $20.00 / Hour Overview Pastry Cooks / Bakers - solid pay with room to grow! North Italia is offering: Flexible scheduling Hospitality training Health benefits including...

Pastry Cook

  • Nashville, TN
  • 30+ days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 30+ days ago

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

Pastry Cook

  • Walland, TN
  • 90+ days ago
  • Walland, TN
  • 90+ days ago

Job Details Job Location : Blackberry Mountain - Walland, TN Position Type : Full Time Salary Range : $17.00 - $20.00 Hourly Job Shift : Any Description and Qualifications The Pastry Cook is...

Pastry Chef

  • Nashville, TN
  • 60+ days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 60+ days ago

The Pastry Chef should have the culinary expertise and experience to make a wide variety of desserts and baked goods, including confectionary work....

Pastry Cook

  • Nashville, TN
  • 90+ days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 90+ days ago

Apply Today Hiring Immediately - Pastry Cook WE ARE NOW OPEN! Please walk-in to interview with a manager on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 10:00am - 4:00pm or Friday from 1:00pm - 3:00pm, and...

Demographic Data for Tennessee

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Pastry Chef Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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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...
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Salary for Pastry Chef Jobs in Tennessee

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 Tennessee 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
15.7%
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 Tennessee
Less than 1 year
62.9%
2-4 years
16.5%
None
15.6%
1-2 years
5.1%


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