As a Pastry Chef, you will need to master following:

• cook pastry products
• food waste monitoring systems
• handover the food preparation area
• maintain kitchen equipment at correct temperature
• plan menus
• think creatively about food and beverages
• use cooking techniques
• use culinary finishing techniques
• use food cutting tools
• use reheating techniques
• use resource-efficient technologies in hospitality
• work in a hospitality team

More generally, a pastry chef is also versed in:

• comply with food safety and hygiene
• dispose waste
• ensure maintenance of kitchen equipment
• maintain a safe, hygienic and secure working environment
• maintain customer service
• manage staff
• store raw food materials

It also helps to know the following:

• assist customers
• create decorative food displays
• ensure cleanliness of food preparation area
• molecular gastronomy
• prepare bakery products
• prepare canapés
• prepare desserts
• set prices of menu items
• handle surveillance equipment
• order supplies
• perform procurement processes
• schedule shifts