Briana Nonnemacher by Briana Nonnemacher

What do they do?

bnonnemacher26 — 2025-09-02 16:04:19 UTC

A pastry chef specializes in creating a wide variety of baked goods and desserts. These may include cakes, pies, pastries, cookies, bread, and other sweet treats. Pastry chefs are skilled in the art of baking.

Education

bnonnemacher26 — 2025-09-02 16:14:26 UTC

It's not required to get an education above a highschool diploma as a pastry chef. If you are looking for more experience and knowledge you may go to a culinary training program to sharpen and improve technique.

Places to work

bnonnemacher26 — 2025-09-02 16:19:20 UTC

A pastry chef may work in a restaurant, cafe, & pastry shop.

Employability Skills

bnonnemacher26 — 2025-09-02 16:22:38 UTC

Team work, time management, communication, and fast learning.

Experience

bnonnemacher26 — 2025-09-02 16:26:17 UTC

On-the-job training is required and food safety certifications such as Servsafe are required. If you do not have schooling you will be trained as you work.

Salary

bnonnemacher26 — 2025-09-02 16:27:44 UTC

50k-80k.

Hours of work

bnonnemacher26 — 2025-09-02 16:31:38 UTC

Up to 40 hours a week. Often working early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

What's interesting?

bnonnemacher26 — 2025-09-02 16:33:54 UTC

You are constantly learning new technique and what you're best at with your job. There's new recipes and combinations that are made each day.