A pastry chef's job description includes many responsibilities, such as: 

• Baking: Preparing desserts, creating new recipes, and decorating pastries 
• Inventory: Managing food costs and inventory for pastry goods, sourcing and selecting ingredients, and organizing and storing tools and materials 
• Kitchen management: Maintaining a clean and organized workstation, and ensuring that any cooks they supervise do the same 
• Team management: Guiding staff and promoting a positive working atmosphere 
• Safety and health: Ensuring compliance with health and safety standards 
• Time management: Making enough pastries to meet demand on any given day