The Average Salary of a Pastry Chef
A pastry chef is a trained professional who specializes in making desserts, breads and assorted baked goods for restaurants, bakeries or dining establishments and averages an annual salary of $25,985 to $67,986, depending on experience.
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Function
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A pastry chef is responsible for creating and developing pastry and bread recipes by measuring, mixing and weighing ingredients. Depending on the size of the bakery, a pastry chef may also oversee and supervise pastry assistants or trainees.
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Education
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In most states, a pastry chef is required to complete culinary training from a vocational or community college specialty program in addition to being certified by the American Culinary Federation. According to Payscale.com, the national average salary for a pastry chef with one to four years of experience ranged from $25,985 to $38,551.
Geography
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In larger states, such as California and New York, pastry chefs are offered higher salaries. The average salary for a pastry chef in New York ranged from $35,851 to $60,000 and the average salary for a pastry chef in California ranged from $35,092 to $60,420, according to Payscale.com.
Benefits
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Depending on the size of the bakery or retail establishment, a pastry chef may be bonus-eligible. The national average bonus for a pastry chef with one to four years of experience is $387.10 and the national average bonus for a pastry chef with five to nine years of experience is $1,100, according to Payscale.com.
Potential
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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the employment outlook for specialty chefs is expected to increase by 11 percent from 2006 to 2016.
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