Pastry Chef Jobs

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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POSITION SUMMARY / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS This job is onboard a Cruise Ship. The Pastry ensures a successful link between the Chief Pastry and the pastry shop. His/her primary role includes a...

Cake Decorator

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 30+ days ago

Job Summary Our Cake Decorator is a key player in making sure our pastries look and taste amazing. In addition to providing unparalleled guest service, you'll create beautiful and delicious art...

Pastry Chef

  • Monongahela, PA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Monongahela, PA
  • 45+ days ago

Job Summary Our Cake Decorator is a key player in making sure our pastries look and taste amazing. In addition to providing unparalleled guest service, you'll create beautiful and delicious art...

Experienced Cake Decorator

  • Monroeville, PA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Monroeville, PA
  • 45+ days ago

Job Summary Our Cake Decorator is a key player in making sure our pastries look and taste amazing. In addition to providing unparalleled guest service, you'll create beautiful and delicious art...

Pastry Chef Apprentice

  • Cleveland, OH
  • 20 hours ago
  • Cleveland, OH
  • 20 hours ago

Other main duties include providing training in all aspects of the Bakery Department including Clerk functions and Baker functions and focusing on cake decorating duties for someone with minimal or...

Pastry Chef

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 12 days ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 12 days ago

Job Summary Our Cake Decorator is a key player in making sure our pastries look and taste amazing. In addition to providing unparalleled guest service, you'll create beautiful and delicious art...

Lead Pastry Cook

  • Denver, CO
  • 5 hours ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 5 hours ago

Our menu showcases an ever-evolving cuisine, with wood-fired pita bread baked steps from the table, soaking up the flavors of Bulgaria, Yemen, Syria, Morocco, Turkey, Palestine, and Greece, to name...

Pastry Cook

  • Dallas, TX
  • 12 hours ago
  • Dallas, TX
  • 12 hours ago

Descripcion de Deberes El pastelero es responsable de preparar productos de pasteleria de calidad, tales como productos para el desayuno, postres, panes, helados, sorbetes, cremas, jarabes...

Assistant Pastry Chef

  • Mesa, AZ
  • 12 hours ago
  • Mesa, AZ
  • 12 hours ago

to create one-of-a-kind pastries & baked goods....

Pastry Cook

  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 15 hours ago
  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 15 hours ago

Required Years of Experience 3 years Job Details Were looking for experienced, passionate and creative evening pastry cooks to join the team at Theodora! Chef/owner Tomer Blechman of the popular...

Pastry Cook I

  • Lahaina, HI
  • 20 hours ago
  • Lahaina, HI
  • 20 hours ago

Additional Information Pay: $33.97/Hour Job Number 25037323 Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary Location The Westin Maui Resort & Spa Ka'anapali, 2365 Kaanapali Parkway, Lahaina, Hawaii,...

Demi Pastry Chef - Stable Cafe - Full Time

  • Asheville, NC
  • 20 hours ago
  • Asheville, NC
  • 20 hours ago

Assist Pastry Chef with providing creative and innovative desserts and pastries through all outlets. 11. Will assist with decorating wedding & specialty cakes. Qualifications: 1....

Bakery Cake Designer

  • Charles City, IA
  • 22 hours ago
  • Charles City, IA
  • 22 hours ago

Additional Considerations (if any): Daytime Shifts - At Hy-Vee our people are our strength. We promise a helpful smile in every aisle and those smiles can only come from a workforce that is fully...

Chocolatier

  • Paris, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Paris, TX
  • 1 day ago

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Pastry Cook

  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 1 day ago

Key Responsibilities: Prepare and present high-quality pastries, desserts, and baked goods with impeccable attention to detail. Ensure all recipes align with our brand's upscale vision....

Pastry Chef Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Pastry Chef Training
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...
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...
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...

Salary for Pastry Chef Jobs Nationwide

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 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
15.8%
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
Less than 1 year
62.9%
2-4 years
16.5%
None
15.6%
1-2 years
5.1%



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