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 2

  • Frisco, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Frisco, TX
  • 1 day ago

Makes the baked goods for the F&B outlets, helps with banquet productions, and maintains pars. Prepare all hot/cold food items....

Baker/Pastry Cook - Full-Time

  • Houston, TX
  • 4 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 4 days ago

Join us for this incredible opportunity to be part of our team as an Intern Pastry Cook at Hyatt Regency Houston-Downtown located in Houston, TX. The Pastry Cook is responsible for supporting the...

Pastry Cook

  • Austin, TX
  • 4 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 4 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....

Pastry Cook

  • Austin, TX
  • 5 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 5 days ago

Pastry Cook The LINE Austin thelinehotel/austin/?utm_source=local-listings&utm_mediumanic&utm_campaign=local-listings KITCHEN FULL-TIME AUSTIN About our Brand More than a group of hotels, The LINE...

Head Cake Baker/Pastry Baker

  • Round Rock, TX
  • 5 days ago
  • Round Rock, TX
  • 5 days ago

Head Cake Baker/Pastry Baker Paige's Bakehouse paigesbakehouse KITCHEN PART-TIME 15-17/HR + TIPS ROUND ROCK Head Cake Baker for Busy, Fast Paced and Growing Custom Cake and Pastry Shop in Round...

Pastry / Baker Assistant

  • Houston, TX
  • 5 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 5 days ago

. - Customer Satisfaction First: Contribute to crafting high-quality baked goods that keep our customersing back for more!...

Pastry Cook

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

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

Hotel Pastry Cook- Intermediate Level

  • San Antonio, TX
  • 8 days ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 8 days ago

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 (full-time)

  • Austin, TX
  • 8 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 8 days ago

Approach the craft of baking with an inquisitive and open mind, take notes and adjust processes according to Pastry Chefs direction, and own the responsibility to raise each other up as a team....

Pastry Baker/FT

  • Austin, TX
  • 14 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 14 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 San Luis

  • Galveston, TX
  • 15 days ago
  • Galveston, TX
  • 15 days ago

Overview The Pastry Cook is responsible for assisting the Pastry Chef in all aspects of production in the Pastry Shop....

Pastry chef needed

  • Bridgeport, TX
  • 18 days ago
  • Bridgeport, TX
  • 18 days ago

un Pastry chef needed (Bridgeport) image 1 of 1 1023 Halsell st compensation: hourly- Amount depends on skill level. employment type: job title: Pastry chef- baker Pasty chef, bakers needed....

Hotel 1928 Pastry Cook

  • Waco, TX
  • 20 days ago
  • Waco, TX
  • 20 days ago

Collegiate Hotel Group is seeking a Cook to join and its brilliant team of hospitality enthusiasts. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Maintains high sanitation standards throughout the area of...

Pastry Cook

  • Houston, TX
  • 21 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 21 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 Cook

  • Houston, TX
  • 21 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 21 days ago

Required Years of Experience 1 year Job Details Navy Blue Restaurant is owned and operated by Michelin-starred Chef, Aaron Bludorn, is seeking talented, passionate and motivated hospitality...

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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
26.2%
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 Texas
Less than 1 year
62.9%
2-4 years
16.5%
None
15.6%
1-2 years
5.1%



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