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Pastry Cook in the US

Average Base Hourly Compensation
$20.77
17% of roles are tipped, 99% of roles are paid hourly
Median $20.50
Min: $15.03
Max: $29.37
Pastry Cook Compensation Ranges
Based on
2,741
Pastry Cook Jobs in the US
Across
12,683
Hospitality businesses in the US
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Pastry Cook Compensation in the US

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% Distribution by Job Type
Full Time 79%
Full/Part Time 16%
Part Time 4%
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Median Compensation by Business Type
Fine Dining / Upscale $20.50
Low: $16.00
High: $28.85
Casual $20.50
Low: $16.50
High: $27.50
Fast Food $20.50
Low: $16.50
High: $27.50
Hotel $22.00
Low: $18.50
High: $29.37
Other $21.00
Low: $15.03
High: $28.00
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Median Compensation by Experience
0-1 year $20.00
Low: $16.50
High: $28.00
2-4 years $21.00
Low: $15.03
High: $29.37
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Related Positions & Compensation
PositionPos.
Average CompensationAvg. Comp.
Compensation Range
Baker
$21.18
Median $21.00
Low: $12.50
High: $31.25
Line Cook
$21.20
Median $21.00
Low: $14.00
High: $30.94
Garde Manger
$20.28
Median $20.00
Low: $16.00
High: $27.00
Pastry Chef
$28.05
Median $24.50
Low: $14.00
High: $62.50
Pastry Sous Chef
$66,054
Median $70K
Low: $29.1K
High: $115K
Production Cook
$22.96
Median $23.35
Low: $15.00
High: $31.50
Prep Cook
$20.15
Median $20.00
Low: $11.75
High: $33.20
Average Benefits
Health Insurance
78%
Dental Insurance
71%
Vision Insurance
67%
Paid Time Off
67%
401(k)
50%
Commuter Benefits
48%
Potential Bonuses
15%
Dining Discounts
72%
Wellness Program
25%
Life Insurance
4%
Equity Stock Options
0%
Profit Sharing
0%
Travel Expenses
0%
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Career Resources for Pastry Cook

Top Required Skills for a Pastry Cook
Teamwork
69.76% have this skill
Time Management
61.95% have this skill
Attention to Detail
59.91% have this skill
Communication
56.55% have this skill
Adaptability
54.98% have this skill
Organizational Skills
51.3% have this skill
Pastry Cook Jobs in the US

Pastry Cook

TORC
Napa, CA
Full Time
TORC restaurant in Napa is in search of a Pastry Cook to join our team. Passionate cooks sought, minimum 2 years experience. Must be...
View Job$20-$25/hr

Pastry Cook

The Modern
New York, NY
Full Time
The Modern is a Michelin-starred contemporary American restaurant at the Museum of Modern Art. The restaurant features refined, unexpectedly playful dishes that highlight exceptional...
View Job$18-$21/hr

Pastry Cook

Emeril's Restaurant
New Orleans, LA
Full Time
Do you thrive in the fast-paced environment of a professional kitchen? Are desserts, pastries and baking your passion? Do you want to join the...
View JobBased on Experience

Pastry Cook

Carversteak NY
New York, NY
Full/Part Time
This highly anticipated concept will feature culinary leadership by Daniel Ontiveros, mixology by Francesco Lafranconi, and a premium, immersive design by Rockwell Group led...
View Job$22-$24/hr

Pastry Cook

SAGA
New York, NY
Full Time
ABOUT SAGASAGA is the second restaurant from the team behind Crown Shy: Chef James Kent, former longtime Chef de Cuisine at Eleven Madison Park.At...
View Job$20/hr

Pastry Cook

Manhatta
New York, NY
Full Time
Perched sixty stories above Lower Manhattan, Manhatta serves seasonal, inspired cooking, and offers stunning views of New York City, its bridges, and waterways. Manhatta...
View Job$21-$24/hr

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