Pastry Chef Jobs in Hermitage, TN

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 Chef

  • Nashville, TN (10 miles from Hermitage, TN)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Nashville, TN (10 miles from Hermitage, TN)
  • 6 hours ago

The Pastry Chef should have the culinary expertise and experience to make a wide variety of desserts and baked goods, including confectionary work....

Pastry Cook

  • Nashville, TN (10 miles from Hermitage, TN)
  • 6 days ago
  • Nashville, TN (10 miles from Hermitage, TN)
  • 6 days ago

Roze Pony is looking for a part time Pastry cook/Baker to join our team! The position would include baking for our counter case as well as our dessert program. Please have similar experience and a...

Pastry Cook

  • Nashville, TN (11 miles from Hermitage, TN)
  • 6 days ago
  • Nashville, TN (11 miles from Hermitage, TN)
  • 6 days ago

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

Pastry Cook

  • Nashville, TN (10 miles from Hermitage, TN)
  • 7 days ago
  • Nashville, TN (10 miles from Hermitage, TN)
  • 7 days ago

Perform other related duties as assigned by the Pastry Chef or manager-on-duty....

Pastry Cook

  • Nashville, TN (10 miles from Hermitage, TN)
  • 23 days ago
  • Nashville, TN (10 miles from Hermitage, TN)
  • 23 days ago

chef....

Pastry Cook III

  • Nashville, TN (10 miles from Hermitage, TN)
  • 28 days ago
  • Nashville, TN (10 miles from Hermitage, TN)
  • 28 days ago

Additional Information Job Number 25025458 Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary Location Renaissance Nashville Hotel, 611 Commerce Street, Nashville, Tennessee, United States, 37203VIEW ON...

Pastry Cook

  • Nashville, TN (10 miles from Hermitage, TN)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Nashville, TN (10 miles from Hermitage, TN)
  • 30+ days ago

Apply Today Hiring Immediately - Pastry Cook WE ARE NOW OPEN! Please walk-in to interview with a manager on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 10:00am - 4:00pm or Friday from 1:00pm - 3:00pm, and...

Pastry Cook

  • Nashville, TN (10 miles from Hermitage, TN)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Nashville, TN (10 miles from Hermitage, TN)
  • 30+ days ago

Creating amazing pastries, desserts and other baked goods are your passions....

Area Pastry Chef

  • Nashville, TN (10 miles from Hermitage, TN)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Nashville, TN (10 miles from Hermitage, TN)
  • 60+ days ago

The Nashville Area Pastry Chef encourages staff development and promotes a positive experience for staff and guests that go above and beyond....

Demographic Data for Hermitage, TN

Moving to Hermitage, TN? Find some basic demographic data about Hermitage, TN below.


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Pastry Chef Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Pastry Chef Jobs in Hermitage, TN

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 Hermitage, TN 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 Hermitage, TN
Less than 1 year
62.9%
2-4 years
16.5%
None
15.6%
1-2 years
5.1%



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