Pastry Chef
Specialize in making pastries, bread and desserts.
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- What's it like to be a Pastry Chef?
- How to become a Pastry Chef
- Top skills and experience for Pastry Chefs
What's it like to be a Pastry Chef?
Pastry Chefs create baked goods. They are employed in bakeries, bistros, restaurant hotels and cafes. They are highly trained in using baking equipment, have knowledge of the chemistry in baking, and understand how ingredients work well together to produce baked creations. There are several recognized types of Pastry Chefs that are trained on specific pastry disciplines in the kitchen. These can include cold or frozen dessert makers, bakers, confectioners, decorators and chocolatiers.
Tasks and duties
- Cooking baked goods.
- Developing new pastry recipes.
- Researching new techniques for the production of baked goods.
- Creating new pairings of baked goods with other food items.
- Developing menus for restaurants.
- Overseeing the day-to-day operations of a pastry kitchen.
How to become a Pastry Chef
Becoming a Pastry Chef requires a proper education in pastry making. There are no minimum education requirements for some employers but having a professional certificate from a recognized institution can help you enter a job.
- Consider learning the ins and outs of kitchen operations by starting as a Commis Chef.
- Obtain a professional certificate in pastry arts or a degree in food and beverage services management. Getting this kind of educational attainment can take around one to four years, depending on the institution.
- Take up further specializations in pastry cooking. These can be obtained through recognized institutions such as the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) or commercial pastry schools that offer similar disciplines.
- Compile a portfolio of recipes as proof of work to show future employers.
Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Pastry Chef employers on Jobstreet are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Baking
Decoration
Food Preparation
Sanitation
Workplace Health and Safety
Cake Decorating
Pastry Arts
Nutrition
Creative Ability
Cooking
Menu Development
Safety Standards
Culinary Arts
Hygienic
Weddings
Culinary Science
Food Industry
Kitchen Operations
Portion Control
Food and Beverage Services
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