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There are currently 71 Pastry Chef jobs in Des Moines, IA hiring this July 2026. These openings are a great way to earn income, gain experience, and work at a location close to you.

If you want to work as a Pastry Chef, local opportunities make it easy to get started, whether you're experienced or new to the job.

Why Choose a Pastry Chef Job in Your Area

Working as a Pastry Chef in Des Moines offers many benefits:

  • Convenient location - work near your home or in your neighborhood
  • Fast hiring process - many employers are hiring now
  • No degree required - learn while you work
  • Flexible scheduling - choose shifts that fit your lifestyle
  • Valuable experience - build skills to grow your career

You can apply to Pastry Chef positions close to you, whether in restaurants, hotels, or catering services. Some jobs require prior experience, but many are entry-level and provide training.

If you’re looking for Pastry Chef work in your area, Pastry Chef jobs close to you, or local Pastry Chef openings with no experience required, there are real opportunities available.

What Employers Look for in a Pastry Chef

Every workplace is different, but most employers want someone who:

  • Arrives on time
  • Communicates clearly
  • Works well with others
  • Follows instructions and stays focused
  • Learns quickly on the job

Depending on the business, Pastry Chef duties may include food preparation, assisting kitchen staff, maintaining cleanliness, or managing orders.

How to Apply for Pastry Chef Jobs Near You in Des Moines, IA

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These are real local jobs available now. If you’re ready to start, apply today.

Top Paying Pastry Chef Jobs in Des Moines, IA

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Special Agent

at Federal Bureau of Investigation
Des Moines, IA, USA|Onsite
Range $103,326.00 - $133,200.00

Range $103,326.00 - $133,200.00

Full-time

Full-time

No experience required

No experience required

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Life insurance

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Professional development support

Professional development support

Fitness program

Fitness program

Event Technician, Audio Visual (Part Time) - Sheraton West Des Moines Hotel

at Encore Global
Des Moines, IA, USA|
Range $14.22 - $18.49

Range $14.22 - $18.49

No experience required

No experience required

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

Bonuses

Bonuses

Bakery Cake Designer

at Hy-Vee
Des Moines, IA, USA|
No experience required

No experience required

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

Production Worker 2nd Shift (3PM - 1:30AM)

at The Marzetti Company
Des Moines, IA, USA|Onsite
Range $19.00 - $20.00

Range $19.00 - $20.00

Full-time

Full-time

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Fixed Shifts

Fixed Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

401(k)

401(k) matching

401(k) matching

Flexible spending account

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Life insurance

accident insurance

accident insurance

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

Adoption assistance

Adoption assistance

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Tuition Assistance

Tuition Assistance

Paid parental leave

Paid parental leave

Froster Part Time

at Nothing Bundt Cakes
Des Moines, IA, USA|Onsite
Range $16.00 - $19.00

Range $16.00 - $19.00

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Training and Development

Training and Development

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Banquet Cook

at Kinseth Hospitality
Des Moines, IA, USA|Onsite
Range $17.00 - $21.25

Range $17.00 - $21.25

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

DailyPay

DailyPay

401k

401k

Paid training

Paid training

Paid PTO

Paid PTO

Referral program

Referral program

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Froster Part Time

at Nothing Bundt Cakes
Des Moines, IA, USA|Onsite
Range $16.00 - $19.00

Range $16.00 - $19.00

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

No experience required

No experience required

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Training and Development

Training and Development

supportive work environment

supportive work environment

Froster

at Nothing Bundt Cakes
Des Moines, IA, USA|Onsite
Range $15.00 - $18.00

Range $15.00 - $18.00

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Paid training

Paid training

employee discount

employee discount

Opportunities for advancement

Opportunities for advancement

supportive work environment

supportive work environment

Holiday pay

Holiday pay

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Kitchen Baker

at Prairie Meadows
Altoona, IA, USA|Onsite
Exact $19.00

Exact $19.00

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Fixed Shifts

Fixed Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

flexible payment options

flexible payment options

Chef

at Tri Delta
Des Moines, IA, USA|Onsite
Range $25.00 - $27.00

Range $25.00 - $27.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Paid vacation

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Life insurance

Life insurance

Sushi Chef

at Hy-Vee
Des Moines, IA, USA|
Range $17.00 - $26.25

Range $17.00 - $26.25

No experience required

No experience required

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan

401(k) Plan

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Training and Development

Training and Development

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Sous Chef

at Tournament Club Of Iowa
Des Moines, IA, USA|Onsite
Range $45,900.00 - $62,000.00

Range $45,900.00 - $62,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Meal allowance

Meal allowance

Professional Development

Professional Development

Executive Chef

at Proudfoot & Bird
Des Moines, IA, USA|Onsite
Range $95,000.00 - $120,000.00

Range $95,000.00 - $120,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Insurance enrollment

Insurance enrollment

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Holiday pay

Holiday pay

401(k) enrollment

401(k) enrollment

hotel discounts

hotel discounts

Travel Discounts

Travel Discounts

Professional Development

Professional Development

promotion opportunities

promotion opportunities

Executive Chef

at Holiday Inn
Des Moines, IA, USA|Onsite
Range $67,400.00 - $92,900.00

Range $67,400.00 - $92,900.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

Workplace safety programs

Workplace safety programs

Executive Chef

at Marriott
Des Moines, IA, USA|Onsite
Range $67,800.00 - $93,400.00

Range $67,800.00 - $93,400.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

DailyPay

DailyPay

401k

401k

Paid training

Paid training

Paid PTO

Paid PTO

Referral program

Referral program

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Executive Chef

at Kinseth Hospitality
Des Moines, IA, USA|Onsite
Range $67,800.00 - $93,400.00

Range $67,800.00 - $93,400.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid training

Paid training

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

401k

401k

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Sushi Chef

at Hy-Vee
West Des Moines, IA, USA|
No experience required

No experience required

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

employee discount

employee discount

Training and Development

Training and Development

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Executive Chef

at Aramark
West Des Moines, IA, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Parental leave

Parental leave

Disability Benefits

Disability Benefits

Regional Chef

at Aramark
West Des Moines, IA, USA|Onsite
Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

support programs

support programs

401(k) retirement plan

401(k) retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Parental leave

Parental leave

Sushi Chef

at Flagship Restaurant Group
West Des Moines, IA, USA|Onsite
Range $17.50 - $27.25

Range $17.50 - $27.25

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

Comprehensive training program

Comprehensive training program

employee dining discounts

employee dining discounts

inclusive work environment

inclusive work environment

Career growth opportunities

Career growth opportunities

Sous Chef

at Fleming’s
West Des Moines, IA, USA|Onsite
Range $45,900.00 - $62,000.00

Range $45,900.00 - $62,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k plan

401k plan

Personal Chef — Des Moines

at 365Taskers
Des Moines, IA, USA|
Range $25.00 - $75.00

Range $25.00 - $75.00

competitive pay

competitive pay

Flexible Hours

Flexible Hours

Weekly payouts

Weekly payouts

Work with real customers

Work with real customers

Opportunity for repeat business

Opportunity for repeat business

Platform support

Platform support

Background check assistance

Background check assistance

Sous Chef – 5* River Cruises

at People Conquest
Des Moines, IA, USA|Travel, Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

competitive salary

competitive salary

Accommodation included

Accommodation included

meals provided

meals provided

International contract

International contract

Travel opportunities

Travel opportunities

Professional Development

Professional Development

Multicultural work environment

Multicultural work environment

Executive Sous Chef (Michellen Star)

at Crew Life at Sea
Des Moines, IA, USA|Travel
Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Travel opportunities

Travel opportunities

Meal allowance

Meal allowance

Professional Development

Professional Development

EXECUTIVE CHEF - WEST DES MOINES

at Compass Group
Des Moines, IA, USA|Onsite
Range $65,000.00 - $70,000.00

Range $65,000.00 - $70,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Medical

Medical

Dental

Dental

Vision

Vision

Life insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

holiday time off

holiday time off

Associate Shopping Program

Associate Shopping Program

Health and wellness programs

Health and wellness programs

Discount Marketplace

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Identity Theft Protection

Pet insurance

Pet insurance

Commuter Benefits

Commuter Benefits

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

flexible spending accounts

flexible spending accounts

Paid parental leave

Paid parental leave

Personal Leave

Personal Leave

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