Pastry Chef Jobs
If you have a taste for a sweet education, Pastry Arts training programs can help you prepare for an exciting and creative career as a baker or pastry chef.(1) It is a competitive field, and the objective of the Pastry Arts program at Remington College is to prepare graduates for entry-level positions as a pastry chef in work locations such as pastry shops, bakeries, restaurants, hotels, and cruise ships.(1)
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Pastry Arts programs train students in baking and pastry methods and types, with extensive practice in baked goods including artisan breads, cakes, cookies, tarts, desserts and other confections.
The Pastry Arts classes at Remington College begin with basic skills and gradually increase in complexity with practical, hands-on experience. Students learn how pastry arts fit into the hospitality industry, and they study ingredients, equipment, skills and food safety.
Similar to other pastry baking schools, the Remington College Pastry Arts diploma program emphasizes practical experience with personalized supervision.
Pastry chefs can find baker jobs in a variety of venues, including restaurants, cafes, bakeries, cruise ships, catering, and self-employment. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), “Although certification is not required, it can help to prove accomplishment and lead to advancement and higher-paying positions.”(2)
…For a Pastry Chef Career Tomorrow(1)
Pastry Arts is an intense and competitive career field. According to the BLS, “The majority of job openings will stem from the need to replace workers who leave the occupation.” This high turnover creates ongoing demand for those with genuine passion for pastries and the training to enable success, leading the BLS to describe job opportunities as “good” from 2008 to 2018, with job opportunities forecasted to grow.(2)
(1)Employment upon graduation is not guaranteed.
(2)U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, www.bls.gov/oco/ocos330.htm