What is another word for pastry cook?
Pronunciation: [pˈe͡ɪstɹi kˈʊk] (IPA) 
A pastry cook is a professional who specializes in baking and preparing various kinds of delicacies and desserts. As it is such a specialized field, there are many synonyms that describe this job. A few of these include patissier, pastry chef, baker, confectioner, cake decorator, dessert chef, and dessert maker. A patissier is a French term and is often used interchangeably with "pastry chef." A baker is more general but encompasses the same specialty in baking. "Confectioner" refers to someone who makes or sells sweets, while a cake decorator is focused on creating visually appealing cakes. A dessert chef or dessert maker typically focuses more on the sweet aspect of pastry creation. Nonetheless, all of these titles come together to describe the same profession and signify a dedication to excellence in the art of pastry making.
