Pastry Chef Jobs in Seatac, WA

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 (PT)

  • Woodinville, WA (24 miles from Seatac, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Woodinville, WA (24 miles from Seatac, WA)
  • 1 day ago

Qualifications The Pastry Cook (PT) assists the Pastry Chef in production and fabrication of food products for the Barking Frog, Fireside, and Banquets/Catering....

Pastry Cook

  • Redmond, WA (18 miles from Seatac, WA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Redmond, WA (18 miles from Seatac, WA)
  • 5 days ago

Pastry Cook Lisa Dupar Catering / Pomegranate Bistro & Bar lisaduparcatering KITCHEN FULL-TIME 22-28/HR REDMOND Catering Company / Restaurant in Greater Eastside looking to add to our professional...

Cook (Pastry, Prep, Line)

  • Seattle, WA (11 miles from Seatac, WA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (11 miles from Seatac, WA)
  • 5 days ago

Cook (Pastry, Prep, Line) Canlis canlis KITCHEN FULL-TIME 23-26/HR + TIPS SEATTLE We hire thoughtful, humble, respectful, motivated leaders who can also cook, and are looking to add to our...

Part time PM Pastry Cook

  • Woodinville, WA (24 miles from Seatac, WA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Woodinville, WA (24 miles from Seatac, WA)
  • 5 days ago

Prepares all dishes in accordance with standards of quality, quantity control, taste and presentation as established by the Pastry Chef....

Room Chef- Pastry

  • Auburn, WA (9 miles from Seatac, WA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Auburn, WA (9 miles from Seatac, WA)
  • 45+ days ago

WE'RE DOUBLING DOWN ON YOUR FUTURE Competitive salary $73,492- $ 84,515 / DOE with discretionary performance bonuses 2x a year! Fully paid medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage...

Production - Pastry Cook

  • Seattle, WA (11 miles from Seatac, WA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Seattle, WA (11 miles from Seatac, WA)
  • 60+ days ago

goods for special diets Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned Provide training and coaching for staff as needed We would love to hear from people with: Baking and Pastry - 2 years Current...

Lead Pastry Cook

  • Auburn, WA (9 miles from Seatac, WA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Auburn, WA (9 miles from Seatac, WA)
  • 60+ days ago

Maintain supervisory role in absence of Assistant Pastry Chef, assign tasks as necessary. Assist Pastry Chef in a support role; identify staffing requirements, recruit, and train new personnel....

Pastry Cook

  • Auburn, WA (9 miles from Seatac, WA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Auburn, WA (9 miles from Seatac, WA)
  • 90+ days ago

Assist Pastry Chef in a support role; identify staffing requirements, recruit, and train new personnel. Meet with Room Chefs to discuss customized desserts or baked goods for special occasions....

Demographic Data for Seatac, WA

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Salary for Pastry Chef Jobs in Seatac, WA

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 Seatac, WA 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 Seatac, WA
Less than 1 year
62.9%
2-4 years
16.5%
None
15.6%
1-2 years
5.1%



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