Pastry Chef
Direct and may participate in the preparation, seasoning, and cooking of salads, soups, fish, meats, vegetables, desserts, or other foods. May plan and price menu items, order supplies, and keep records and accounts.
At a Glance
Pastry Chef earns an average of $29,120/yr. Typical education: Associate degree. Experience: 1–2 years. Top skills: Management, Communication, Operations.
$29,120/yr
Associate degree
1–2 years
3
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Chefs and Head Cooks
Median Wage
$60,990/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+7.1%
Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (11)
Sanitation
Standard Operating Procedure
Menu Planning
Authorization (Computing)
Selling Techniques
Baking
Safety Procedures
Lifting Ability
Merchandising
Product Knowledge
Retail Sales
Common Skills (19)
Management
Communication
Operations
Team Motivation
Cleanliness
Microsoft Office
Program Management
Case Study
Teaching
Teamwork
Organizational Skills
Decisiveness
Customer Service
Coaching
Sales
Related Specializations
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