Pastry Chef Jobs in Wilmington, DE

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

  • Philadelphia, PA (24 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (24 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 18 hours ago

Pastry Cook Job Reference Number: 28515 Employment Type: Part-Time Segment: Dining & Events Brand: Constellation State: Pennsylvania (US-PA) The Role at a glance: We are looking to add an...

Full time Dessert Chef $3000+ /month

  • Newark, DE (12 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 4 days ago
  • Newark, DE (12 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 4 days ago

Job Overview We are seeking a skilled and passionate Dessert Chef to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in food management, food preparation, and kitchen management....

Pastry Cook

  • Wayne, PA (24 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 5 days ago
  • Wayne, PA (24 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 5 days ago

chef in a fast-paced kitchen environment Able to follow recipes and instructions accurately Good knowledge of pastry arts and ingredients Confident culinary techniques and skills Good sense of planning...

Vernick Food & Drink Pastry Cook

  • Philadelphia, PA (24 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 6 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (24 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 6 days ago

un Vernick Food & Drink Pastry Cook (Rittenhouse Square) compensation: Hourly employment type: job title: Line Cook Vernick Food & Drink is hiring a pastry cook. We are looking for strong and...

Pastry Cook

  • Philadelphia, PA (24 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 7 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (24 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 7 days ago

Required Years of Experience 4 years Job Details Description: Pasty Cook We're looking for a talented pastry cook to join Philadelphia's premier wedding and event brand. In our kitchen, we're all...

Pastry Chef

  • Downingtown, PA (24 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 11 days ago
  • Downingtown, PA (24 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 11 days ago

Compensation Details Compensation: Salary/Hourly (Based on Experience) Required Skills Baking Bread Dessert Making Pastry Plating Gallery...

Pastry Cook (11AM-7PM)

  • Philadelphia, PA (24 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 14 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (24 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 14 days ago

Why us? Every aspect of Urban Farmer Philadelphia is thoughtfully tailored to the people who live, work and visit this Northeast city -from the look and feel of the restaurant to the...

Baking and Pastry Cook

  • Philadelphia, PA (24 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 23 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (24 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 23 days ago

Decorating Pastry Knowledge Time Management Attention to Detail Pastry Production Pastry Making Baking Bread Baking Attention to Detail and Precision in Following Recipes Baking Knowledge Baking Skills...

Pastry Cook

  • Philadelphia, PA (24 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (24 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 30+ days ago

About Four Seasons: Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be...

Pastry Cook

  • Philadelphia, PA (24 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (24 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 90+ days ago

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

Demographic Data for Wilmington, DE

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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...
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Salary for Pastry Chef Jobs in Wilmington, DE

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 Wilmington, DE 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 Wilmington, DE
Less than 1 year
62.9%
2-4 years
16.5%
None
15.6%
1-2 years
5.1%



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