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While they both create desserts and pastries, it’s the pastry chef’s job to work on dessert items and deal with more complex presentations, developing dessert menus, and other demanding tasks. Bakers, on the other hand, work almost exclusively from existing recipes and only on baked goods. All pastry chefs are bakers, but not all bakers are pastry chefs. A baker can only become a pastry chef through specialised culinary education.

The time it takes to create your desserts depends on the dessert you want and how complex they are. The easiest pastries to make are banana loaf bread, classic chocolate chip cookies, and brownies, and they can take at least an hour to bake. But if you want more complex desserts that require unique ingredients, it would naturally take longer for them to be created.

The minimum requirements a pastry chef should have are their credentials and experience, but these alone are not enough. It would help if you looked for a pastry chef who is detail-oriented, patient, quick thinking, and efficient. It is also essential for a pastry chef to be approachable and know how to take constructive criticism. These qualities can help them create a good relationship with you as their client.

It mostly depends on what kind of service you’re going to avail of and your task’s complexity. It’s highly recommended that you post your task closer to your preferred schedule because Taskers can find it challenging to commit too far into the future. But it’s also equally important to make sure that there’s ample time for your Tasker to learn your needs and preferences before hiring them to create your desserts for you.

You don’t have to worry about your allergies when hiring a pastry chef on Airtasker! Your desserts can be personalised according to your preferences and dietary restrictions. Before providing you with a pastry chef service, your Tasker can take their time to learn this vital information. When putting up a task, remember to include your needs and requirements so that Taskers can prepare ahead of time.

Your pastry chef service can be paid through Airtasker Pay, a cashless transaction that can be found on our platform. You can also pay via cash if you prefer! Just let your Tasker know which payment method is more convenient for you. Also, talk to your Tasker about the inclusions and add-ons, depending on the specific service you will get.