Pastry Chef Jobs in Texas

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 3

  • Dallas, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Dallas, TX
  • 1 day ago

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Banquet Pastry Chef Part-Time McAllen Convention Center

  • McAllen, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • McAllen, TX
  • 2 days ago

The Banquet Pastry Chef must adhere to high food quality standards to ensure guest satisfaction....

Pastry Cook

  • DFW Airport, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • DFW Airport, TX
  • 2 days ago

Click HERE This position requires good communication skills as well as Candidates should be able to perform all basic and intermediate pastry skills including baking production, cake decorating, plate...

Pastry Cook

  • Dallas, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Dallas, TX
  • 2 days 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...

Chocolatier

  • Paris, TX
  • 3 days ago
  • Paris, TX
  • 3 days ago

Chef....

Baker/Pastry Cook (Full-Time)

  • San Antonio, TX
  • 4 days ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 4 days ago

Schedule Requirements: Must be available to work a flexible schedule during the week, including weekends and holidays. Role The Pastry Cook supports the hotel's restaurants and banquet department...

Pastry Cook IV

  • Grapevine, TX
  • 5 days ago
  • Grapevine, TX
  • 5 days ago

Id : 25062422, Title : Pastry Cook IV, Category : Food and Beverage & Culinary, RequisitionType : Non-Management, JobGrade : null, RequisitionId : ...304, ExternalPostedStartDate :...

Pastry Cook 1

  • Fort Worth, TX
  • 6 days ago
  • Fort Worth, TX
  • 6 days ago

Contribute idea for new desserts and work with Pastry Chef to further develop9....

Pastry Cook/Baker

  • Austin, TX
  • 6 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 6 days ago

Compensation Range $7.25 - $15.00 / Hour Overview Pastry Cooks / Bakers - solid pay with room to grow! North Italia is offering: Flexible scheduling Hospitality training Health benefits including...

Part-Time Faculty - Pastry Chef (North)

  • Houston, TX
  • 7 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 7 days ago

Part-Time Faculty - Pastry Chef (North) - North Campus Teaching Pastry Chef related course work....

Pastry Cook

  • Dallas, TX
  • 8 days ago
  • Dallas, TX
  • 8 days ago

Keep a sanitized and orderly environment in the kitchen Assist Sous-Chef efforts to improve general quality of the pastries and baking goods being served....

Pastry Cook

  • Houston, TX
  • 8 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 8 days ago

Required Years of Experience 1 year Job Details Bludorn, owned and operated by Michelin-starred, James Beard Nominated Chef, Aaron Bludorn, is seeking talented, passionate and motivated...

Pastry Chef (Full Time)

  • College Station, TX
  • 9 days ago
  • College Station, TX
  • 9 days ago

Required Years of Experience 2 years Job Details Location: Aggie Dining We are hiring immediately for a full time PASTRY CHEF position. Address : Aggie Dining-878 Houston Street....

Pastry Cook

  • Plano, TX
  • 10 days ago
  • Plano, TX
  • 10 days ago

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

Pastry Cook

  • Austin, TX
  • 12 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 12 days ago

Ensure all food is prepared according to the recipes and standards specified by the Executive Pastry Chef, this includes quality checks and tasting all food prior to it being served....

Demographic Data for Texas

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Pastry Chef Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Pastry Chef Jobs in Texas

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



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