What does a Pastry Chef do?

You create artistic desserts, cakes and sweet delicacies.

What education does Pastry Chef require?

Apprenticeship (EFZ) (48 months)

How much does a Pastry Chef earn?

Entry ~CHF CHF 50'000, mid ~CHF CHF 65'000 per year (approximate).

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Pastry Chef

Hospitality & Gastronomy

Pastry chefs create artistic desserts, cakes, petit fours and sweet delicacies at the highest level. They work in fine restaurants, hotels and patisseries, combining craftsmanship with art. Precision in tempering, moulding and decorating is essential.

Entry

~CHF 50'000

CHF 4'167/Mt.

Mid

~CHF 65'000

CHF 5'417/Mt.

Senior

~CHF 90'000

CHF 7'500/Mt.

Approximate values — salaries may vary by region, employer and experience.

📚 Education

LevelApprenticeship (EFZ)

Duration48 months

Your path to Pastry Chef

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Secondary School

You are here

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Decision

ApprenticeshipHigh SchoolSpecialized School

Apprenticeship (EFZ)3–4 years

Company + vocational school

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Optional: Vocational Baccalaureate+1 year

Opens path to UAS

Work directlyBMS during apprenticeshipBMS after apprenticeship

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Career Start

Qualified professional

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Starting salary: CHF 50'000/year

Academic Requirements

🔢 Mathematics5/10

🔬 Science3/10

💻 IT2/10

🔧 Manual10/10

🎨 Artistic10/10

📊 Ratings

⚖️ Work-Life-Balance4/10

🎨 Creativity6/10

🤝 Social Contact5/10

💪 Physical Demands6/10

📈 Career Growth6/10

🔮 Future Outlook6/10

🔥 Demand (current)6/10

✨ AI Risk2/10

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