Pastry Jobs: A Growing Workforce
The Classic Pastry Arts program at The French Culinary Institute (The FCI) was designed in response to the growing demand for experienced pastry professionals. The Classic Pastry Arts program helps quickly, and thoroughly train and prepare students looking for pastry chef jobs. Our curriculum has been created by some of the most celebrated master chefs in the industry. Many of our graduates now hold pastry chef jobs in top-rated restaurants all over the world.
If you are looking to give yourself an advantage over the competition when applying for pastry chef jobs, apply on-line today.
One of the best culinary schools in the country, the FCI prepares you for careers in higher-level pastry chef jobs through a rigorous, hands-on environment. Students acquire this experience under the guidance of our distinguished Chef Instructors. All of whom have been trained as effective communicators and inspiring teachers in cooperation with the esteemed director of the Klingenstein Center at Columbia University Teachers College to help you prepare for the pastry jobs you're likely to find once you graduate. Our Chef Instructors communicate their knowledge and skills through a curriculum designed by renowned chef Jacques Torres, one of the youngest recipients of the Meilleur Ouvrier de France Pâtissier Award.
With his personalized curriculum and monthly demonstrations, Chef Jacques Torres is helping to prepare students for competitive pastry chef jobs as no other pastry chef could. He joined The FCI in 1993, and since has shared his passion for the pastry arts through demonstrations and hands-on classes. Previously, he was the executive pastry chef at Le Cirque 2000. In addition to his duties overseeing our Classic Pastry Arts program, Torres is currently chocolatier and co-owner of Jacques Torres Chocolate Haven in Manhattan and Jacques Torres Chocolate in Brooklyn. He also has the privilege of hosting "Chocolate with Jacques Torres" on the Food Network.
Classic Pastry Arts
In our Pastry Arts career program, students learn the essential elements of fine pastry that make them an ideal candidate for pastry chef jobs. The science, art, and little bit of magic required to create masterful pastry is taught through our unique approach and accomplished faculty. Your training will begin with equipment basics and theory, which are an important part of your training, but the majority of your time will be spent training in a hands-on environment, preparing for the pastry chef jobs you'll be working in after graduation. In fact, on your first day you'll already be putting to use the knowledge you have gained to create a French apple tart.
Our hands-on, fast-paced curriculum combined with a world-class faculty sets us apart from other pastry schools. The following are just some of what you'll create at your customized workstation:
- Classic pastry doughs, like pâte brisée and pâte sucrée.
- Pâte à choux (cream puff pastry).
- Pâte feuilletée (puff pastry), for napoléons and palmiers.
- Croissants, Danish and brioche, and a full range of quick and yeast breads.
- Bite-sized petit fours.
- An incredible realm of cakes, from the génoise to the dacquoise.
- A romantic, three-tiered wedding cake.
- Sophisticated plated restaurant desserts made to order ("à la minute").
- Blown sugar, spun sugar, pulled sugar and marzipan to dramatize a dessert or make a presentation piece.
- Glorious chocolate: creating delectable candy and decorative showpieces.
Pastry Jobs: Average Pastry Chef Salary
The average salary of a pastry chef can vary greatly depending on a variety of factors. One of the biggest factors in the calculation of a pastry chef’s salary is location. In the U.S., city and state can be a deciding factor in what pastry chef jobs pay. The knowledge and experience you acquire through The FCI will prepare you to compete for top jobs around the world. Salary can also be affected by level of education. The FCI is recognized around the world as one of the best culinary schools and most prestigious culinary institutes available. Many of our graduates are scooped up right after graduation for pastry chef jobs in fine restaurants.
Besides helping new graduates get pastry chef jobs, The French Culinary Institute is very much committed to keeping past graduates employed. In keeping with that commitment, we've assembled an impressive international network of alumni that hold influential positions in every aspect of the culinary industry. From top restaurants and award-winning food magazines to national newspapers and television programming, we're always looking for opportunities for our alumni to find pastry chef jobs.
When a graduate wants to change positions, our full-time placement coordinators work closely with them to understand the type of work they're looking for. From pastry chef jobs, to food writing and other media work, our coordinators gather job opportunities from the over 2000 inquiries and requests we receive for graduates every year.
In addition to providing continuing career placement for our graduates, our career office also provides ongoing individualized counseling, continuing-education and professional-development programs. They also coordinate résumé-writing workshops and networking events for alumni.
If you are interested in more information about pastry chef jobs, the average salary of a pastry chef, or any of our culinary programs you can fill out a request form and receive a free information kit. If you've decided that you're ready for a career as a pastry chef, apply today!
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