Pastry Chef Jobs in Buena Park, CA

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 - Hourly Part Time (Los Feliz)

  • Los Angeles, CA (16 miles from Buena Park, CA)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (16 miles from Buena Park, CA)
  • 23 hours ago

Little Dom's Restaurant is hiring in the pastry department! Currently hiring an evening pastry cook. Shift would mostly consist of plating, with some additional minor prep work. Position is part...

CHOCOLATE MANUFACTURING COMPANY - Chocolatier Assistant, Packer

  • Yorba Linda, CA (12 miles from Buena Park, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Yorba Linda, CA (12 miles from Buena Park, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Chocolatier Assistant ESTAMOS CONTRATANDO - EMPACADORES, CHOCOLATE ASISTENDES Fast-growing chocolate manufacturer We are looking for motivated and hardworking Manufacturing Associates to join our...

Pastry Cook

  • Newport Beach, CA (19 miles from Buena Park, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Newport Beach, CA (19 miles from Buena Park, CA)
  • 3 days ago

POSITION SUMMARY Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality and presentation standards, and food prep checklists. Prepare ingredients for cooking, including portioning, chopping, and...

Pastry Cook

  • Los Angeles, CA (16 miles from Buena Park, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (16 miles from Buena Park, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Making Pastry Program Management Petits Fours Making ServSafe Certified...

Pastry Cook

  • Costa Mesa, CA (12 miles from Buena Park, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA (12 miles from Buena Park, CA)
  • 8 days ago

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

Pastry Chef

  • Pasadena, CA (22 miles from Buena Park, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Pasadena, CA (22 miles from Buena Park, CA)
  • 8 days ago

Making...

Pastry Cook - Hilton Anaheim

  • Anaheim, CA (2 miles from Buena Park, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Anaheim, CA (2 miles from Buena Park, CA)
  • 9 days ago

The Hilton Anaheim is searching for their next Pastry Cook to join the team! If you have a passion for customer service and want to learn and grow in the hospitality industry this is the perfect...

Lead Pastry Cook

  • Los Angeles, CA (16 miles from Buena Park, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (16 miles from Buena Park, CA)
  • 10 days ago

Required Years of Experience 1 year Job Details Redbird & Vibiana are looking for a full - time pastry lead. Skilled in production, plating with restaurant and event experience. 1- 2 years of...

Pastry Chef

  • Manhattan Beach, CA (22 miles from Buena Park, CA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Manhattan Beach, CA (22 miles from Buena Park, CA)
  • 20 days ago

Required Years of Experience 3 years Job Details Job Title: Part-Time Pastry Chef (Mornings, 3-4 Days a Week) Job Description: We are looking for a skilled and creative part-time Pastry Chef to join...

Pastry Cook

  • Costa Mesa, CA (12 miles from Buena Park, CA)
  • 26 days ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA (12 miles from Buena Park, CA)
  • 26 days ago

Required Years of Experience 3 years Job Details Knife Pleat is a Michelin Starred restaurant in Costa Mesa. We are seeking experienced am and pm pastry cooks to join our existing team of...

Pastry Cook

  • Culver City, CA (24 miles from Buena Park, CA)
  • 27 days ago
  • Culver City, CA (24 miles from Buena Park, CA)
  • 27 days ago

This role involves preparing a variety of baked goods, ensuring quality and consistency, and maintaining a clean and organized kitchen....

Pastry Cook at Angel Stadium

  • Anaheim, CA (2 miles from Buena Park, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Anaheim, CA (2 miles from Buena Park, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

. • Knowledge of bread baking and advanced baking and pastry techniques. • Maintains and abides by County Health/Sanitation as well as Legends Hospitality standards....

AM Pastry Baker/FT

  • Costa Mesa, CA (12 miles from Buena Park, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA (12 miles from Buena Park, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

goods along side other culinary team members RESPONSIBILITIES Manage production and prepare a wide variety of standard and custom baked goods according to recipesMix bake build decorate and inscribe...

Pastry Cook III($22.50hr)

  • Long Beach, CA (14 miles from Buena Park, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Long Beach, CA (14 miles from Buena Park, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

Job Summary Informacion disponible en espanol a continuacion. The Cook III is responsible for supervising the preparation of all food items for the Restaurant/Dining Outlet Cafe Room Service...

Pastry Cook I ($21.60hr)

  • Long Beach, CA (14 miles from Buena Park, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Long Beach, CA (14 miles from Buena Park, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

Informacion disponible en espanol a continuacion. A Cook is responsible for preparing all food items based on standardized recipes for the Restaurant/Dining Outlet Cafe Room Service Employee...

Demographic Data for Buena Park, CA

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Salary for Pastry Chef Jobs in Buena Park, CA

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 Buena Park, CA offer the following education background
Associate's Degree
34.4%
Bachelor's Degree
26.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
15.9%
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 in Buena Park, CA
Less than 1 year
62.9%
2-4 years
16.5%
None
15.6%
1-2 years
5.1%



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