Pastry Chef Jobs in Irving, TX

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

  • Dallas, TX (8 miles from Irving, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (8 miles from Irving, TX)
  • 3 days ago

Chef Ensure all products meet quality standards, including consistency and presentation Coordinate proper food storage according to the standing operating procedure Ensure the kitchen is clean and...

Pastry Chef (Full Time)

  • Irving, TX (4 miles from Irving, TX)
  • 6 days ago
  • Irving, TX (4 miles from Irving, TX)
  • 6 days ago

We are hiring immediately for a full time PASTRY CHEF position. Location : 401 W. Las Colinas Blvd, Irving, TX 75039 Note: online applications accepted only....

Pastry Cook - $16 - $19 - Uchiko Plano

  • Plano, TX (20 miles from Irving, TX)
  • 11 days ago
  • Plano, TX (20 miles from Irving, TX)
  • 11 days ago

Job Description: Hai Hospitality is accepting applications for Pastry Cooks. In this role, you will serve as vital member of our kitchen team to create amazing dining experiences for our guests....

Pastry Cook at AT&T Stadium

  • Arlington, TX (17 miles from Irving, TX)
  • 14 days ago
  • Arlington, TX (17 miles from Irving, TX)
  • 14 days ago

The Pastry Chef reports directly to the Executive Pastry Chef Company Overview: Legends is a holistic agency that specializes in delivering solutions for legendary brands....

Pastry Cook

  • Dallas, TX (8 miles from Irving, TX)
  • 19 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (8 miles from Irving, TX)
  • 19 days ago

Location: Dallas, US-TX Rate: Not Specified Type: Permanent Pastry Cook About Us Welcome to Hotel Crescent Court, where historic charm meets modern luxury. Our mission is to provide an...

Pastry Cook

  • Plano, TX (17 miles from Irving, TX)
  • 23 days ago
  • Plano, TX (17 miles from Irving, TX)
  • 23 days ago

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

Pastry Cook

  • Dallas, TX (8 miles from Irving, TX)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Dallas, TX (8 miles from Irving, TX)
  • 60+ days ago

Compensation Type Hourly Highgate Hotels Highgate is a premier real estate investment and hospitality management company widely recognized as an innovator in the industry. Highgate is the dominant...

Chef Pastry Assistant

  • Irving, TX
  • 90+ days ago
  • Irving, TX
  • 90+ days ago

Job Summary: The Assistant Pastry Chef is responsible for all breads, muffins etc. for lunch service, danish, and pastries for breakfasts and desserts for pastry tray in accordance with the Club standards...

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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...
Viennoiserie Master Pastry chef by APCA chef online
Master chef Angelo Vontoorn in this program is going to teach about different Advance Venoisseries and Laminated doughs. Some are also based on started or Levain. You will be learning how to make...
Learn Japanese French Pastries by Master Pastry Chef
Japanese French Pastries by APCA Malaysia- An International Pastry & Culinary SchoolUnderstanding of Basic French Pastries is very important if you have to bake Japanese French Pastries like a...

Salary for Pastry Chef Jobs in Irving, TX

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 Irving, TX 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 Irving, TX
Less than 1 year
62.9%
2-4 years
16.5%
None
15.6%
1-2 years
5.1%


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