Pastry Chef Jobs in Florida

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 III

  • Lake Buena Vista, FL
  • 12 hours ago
  • Lake Buena Vista, FL
  • 12 hours ago

Additional Information Advanced Level Job Number 25042790 Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary Location Walt Disney World Swan, 1500 EPCOT Resort Boulevard, Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United...

Pastry Cook I

  • Vanderbilt, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Vanderbilt, FL
  • 1 day ago

Review Production sheet to understand variety of baked goods to be produced daily. Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality and presentation standards, and food prep checklists....

Pastry Chef Rose Cafe Now Hiring

  • North Miami Beach, FL
  • 14 hours ago
  • North Miami Beach, FL
  • 14 hours ago

Rose Cafe - Now Hiring: Pastry Chef Click here to learn more & apply today! Rose Cafe is seeking an experienced and passionate Pastry Chef to join our culinary team....

Pastry Cook

  • Miami, FL
  • 15 hours ago
  • Miami, FL
  • 15 hours ago

Decorating Customer Service Orientation Pastry Commissary Knowledge Collaboration Petits Fours Making Ability to Work Under Pressure Attention to Detail Communication Knowledge of Food Safety Standards...

Pastry Cook

  • Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • 1 day ago

Required Years of Experience 1 year Job Details Join Our Team at MAASS - Fort Lauderdale's Premier Wood-Fired Fine Dining Restaurant Location: Four Seasons on Fort Lauderdale Beach Are you...

Pastry Chef

  • Sunny Isles Beach, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Sunny Isles Beach, FL
  • 1 day ago

Required Years of Experience 3 years Job Details Rose Cafe is seeking an experienced and passionate Pastry Chef to join our culinary team....

Pastry Cook

  • Clearwater Beach, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Clearwater Beach, FL
  • 1 day ago

Additional Information Open Availability, Full-Time, Pay $20.00/Hour Job Number 25032547 Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary Location JW Marriott Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa, 691 S...

Pastry cook I

  • Ocala, FL
  • 2 days ago
  • Ocala, FL
  • 2 days ago

Performs all functions and jobs as needed with the ability and knowledge to create advanced baked goods, specials and assist with menu development....

Pastry Cook

  • Miami, FL
  • 4 days ago
  • Miami, FL
  • 4 days ago

Creative Flair and Attention to Detail in Food Presentation Creativity in Dessert Making....

At Hyatt, we believe our guests select Hyatt because of our caring and attentive associates who are focused on providing efficient service and meaningful experiences. Preparation of all pastry...

Pastry Cook l

  • Orlando, FL
  • 5 days ago
  • Orlando, FL
  • 5 days ago

Chef/Sous Chef to review assignments, anticipated business levels, changes, and other information pertinent to the job performance Establish priority items for the day and inform the Pastry Chef of...

Pastry Cook

  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 6 days ago
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 6 days ago

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

Part Time Pastry Chef

  • Amelia Island, FL
  • 6 days ago
  • Amelia Island, FL
  • 6 days ago

This is a part time position. Responsible for preparing, processing, packaging, and stocking products according to Fresh Foods Standards. Also responsible for providing customer service, cleaning...

Pastry Cook 3, Amalie Arena

  • Tampa, FL
  • 6 days ago
  • Tampa, FL
  • 6 days ago

Partner with Pastry Chef to review menus and guest orders to determine the type and quantities of food to be prepared daily Comply with all portion sizes, quality standards, department rules, policies...

Pastry Cook 3

  • Orlando, FL
  • 7 days ago
  • Orlando, FL
  • 7 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...

Demographic Data for Florida

Moving to Florida? Find some basic demographic data about Florida below.


Local
National
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Salary for Pastry Chef Jobs in Florida

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



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