Baker apprentice vs pastry finisher

The differences between baker apprentices and pastry finishers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 6-12 months to become both a baker apprentice and a pastry finisher. Additionally, a pastry finisher has an average salary of $32,857, which is higher than the $28,463 average annual salary of a baker apprentice.

Baker apprentice vs pastry finisher overview

	Baker Apprentice	Pastry Finisher
Yearly salary	$28,463	$32,857
Hourly rate	$13.68	$15.80
Growth rate	8%	8%
Number of jobs	11,552	3,435
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 35%	High School Diploma, 35%
Average age	42	42
Years of experience	12	12

Baker apprentice vs pastry finisher salary

Baker apprentices and pastry finishers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Baker Apprentice	Pastry Finisher
Average salary	$28,463	$32,857
Salary range	Between $21,000 And $38,000	Between $24,000 And $44,000
Highest paying City	-	-
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Differences between baker apprentice and pastry finisher education

There are a few differences between a baker apprentice and a pastry finisher in terms of educational background:

	Baker Apprentice	Pastry Finisher
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 35%	High School Diploma, 35%
Most common major	Culinary Arts	Culinary Arts
Most common college	-	-

Baker apprentice vs pastry finisher demographics

Here are the differences between baker apprentices' and pastry finishers' demographics:

	Baker Apprentice	Pastry Finisher
Average age	42	42
Gender ratio	Male, 54.6% Female, 45.4%	Male, 25.0% Female, 75.0%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.6% Unknown, 4.9% Hispanic or Latino, 14.7% Asian, 8.9% White, 59.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%	Black or African American, 7.8% Unknown, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 22.9% Asian, 8.0% White, 56.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
LGBT Percentage	6%	6%

Differences between baker apprentice and pastry finisher duties and responsibilities

Baker apprentice example responsibilities.

Manage inventory of ingredients and culinary supplies.
Maintain an effective FIFO inventory through tracking of``manufacture on"dates.
Apply glazes, icings, or other toppings onto bake goods, using spatulas or brushes.
Experience in operating hydraulic dough dividers, mixers and super grain - molders for high quality loaves.
Use a variety of kitchen tools, including electric mixers, pans, rolling pins, and cutting tools.
Prepare and bake bagels in a high-volume bakery and maintain proficiency at every station.

Pastry finisher example responsibilities.

Hire, schedule and manage a staff of 9 direct reports (5 in kitchen and 4 in caf).
Assist ICM with project management responsibilities and updating and editing documentation for ISO compliance.
Apply glazes, icings, or other toppings to bake goods, using spatulas or brushes.

Baker apprentice vs pastry finisher skills

Common baker apprentice skills

Food Safety, 26%
Bakery Products, 23%
Mixers, 13%
Premier Customer Service, 10%
Sales Floor, 9%
Culinary, 7%

Common pastry finisher skills

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Updated January 8, 2025

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