Pastry Chef Jobs in Texas

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

  • Del Valle, TX
  • 7 hours ago
  • Del Valle, TX
  • 7 hours ago

Additional Information Full-Time, Day Shift, Pay: $22.65/hour Job Number 25139434 Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary Location W Austin, 200 Lavaca Street, Austin, Texas, United States,...

Pastry Cook (Upscale / Fine Dining)

  • Dallas, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Dallas, TX
  • 2 days ago

Overview JOIN A WINNING TEAM! Pastry Cook (Upscale / Fine Dining) This isn’t just your next job – it’s your opportunity to be part of an amazing team that delivers on our promise to meet and...

Pastry Cook

  • Austin, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 2 days ago

Pastry Cook Swedish Hill Bakery swedishhillaustin KITCHEN FULL-TIME 22-24/HR AUSTIN Swedish Hill Bakery We are looking for a talented pastry production person to join our team. We are seeking an...

Part-Time Pastry Cook

  • Austin, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 2 days ago

Part-Time Pastry Cook Eberly eberlyaustin KITCHEN PART-TIME AUSTIN We are looking for a motivated andanized cook with a passion for baking and pastry. Eberly is searching for those who are...

Baker/Pastry chef

  • Dripping Springs, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Dripping Springs, TX
  • 2 days ago

Baker/Pastry chef The Great British Baking Company thegreatbritishbakingco KITCHEN PART-TIME 20-27/HR DRIPPING SPRINGS Creative baker for a unique oppurtunity....

Pastry Cook

  • Austin, TX
  • 4 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 4 days ago

Required Years of Experience 0-1 years Job Details Who We Are: At McGuire Moorman Lambert Hospitality, we create memorable experiences through thoughtful food, service, and design. Led by Larry...

Pastry Cook

  • Houston, TX
  • 6 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 6 days ago

Required Years of Experience 1 year Job Details Bludorn, owned and operated by Michelin-starred, James Beard Nominated Chef, Aaron Bludorn, is seeking talented, passionate and motivated...

Pastry Cook

  • Houston, TX
  • 6 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 6 days ago

Required Years of Experience 1 year Job Details Navy Blue Restaurant is owned and operated by Michelin-starred Chef, Aaron Bludorn, is seeking talented, passionate and motivated hospitality...

Pastry Cook I

  • Dallas, TX
  • 6 days ago
  • Dallas, TX
  • 6 days ago

Additional Information Job Number 25135954 Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary Location JW Marriott Dallas Arts District, 800 North Harwood Street, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75201 VIEW...

Pastry Chef

  • Dallas, TX
  • 6 days ago
  • Dallas, TX
  • 6 days ago

Required Years of Experience 2 years Job Details Responsibilities of this Role (What youll do): You will be working as the Pastry chef of Maman Dallas in the commissary kitchen located in the Dallas...

Assistant Pastry Chef

  • San Antonio, TX
  • 8 days ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 8 days ago

Career growth opportunities - Restaurant leadership, retail management, specialization in the art of pastry & bread baking Kneaders has many career development paths available....

Specialty Pastry Chef (ONE GT, Grand Cayman)

  • Dallas, TX
  • 9 days ago
  • Dallas, TX
  • 9 days ago

Position Summary: The Specialty Pastry Chef at ONE GT, Grand Cayman, will play a key role in delivering an exceptional culinary experience through the creation of all sweet and savory pastry components...

Pastry Cook

  • Dallas, TX
  • 14 days ago
  • Dallas, TX
  • 14 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 Chef Pastry Chef

  • Plano, TX
  • 19 days ago
  • Plano, TX
  • 19 days ago

Pastry Chef Sodexo 3.2 ( ) Plano, TX Why you should apply for a job to Sodexo : 4/5 in supportive management Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members....

Early Morning Pastry Baker/FT

  • Austin, TX
  • 19 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 19 days ago

SusieCakes has 31 bakery locations across CA TX and TN Our bakeries are filled with the delicious tastes and sweet smells of cakes cupcakes cookies pies and bars all baked from scratch on site...

Demographic Data for Texas

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Salary for Pastry Chef Jobs in Texas

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 Texas offer the following education background
Associate's Degree
34.4%
Bachelor's Degree
26.5%
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 Texas
Less than 1 year
62.9%
2-4 years
16.5%
None
15.6%
1-2 years
5.1%



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