patissier
French dessert maker
A patissier is a pastry chef—someone who specializes in making desserts, cakes, and other baked confections.
The term comes from French and carries a sense of refined craft: The patissier's croissants were legendary.
In professional kitchens, the patissier handles the sweet side of the menu, distinct from cooks who prepare savory dishes.
Twice-cooked pastry dough
- croissantLayered crescent-shaped pastry
- macaronAlmond meringue cookie sandwich
- éclairFilled oblong pastry
- tartletSmall pastry shell
puff · mille-feuille · profiterole · financier · madeleine · palmier · opera cake · galette
Chocolate-cream confection blend
- meringueBaked whipped whites
- fondantSmooth, moldable cake covering
- glazeThin lustrous coating
- frangipaneSweet almond pastry filling
tempering · piping · lamination · caramelization · chantilly · crème pâtissière · molding · glazing
France's chief city
- boulangerieFrench bread shop
- cordon bleuHighest culinary distinction
- EscoffierPioneering French culinary master
- atelierCreative professional's workspace
Large military unit
- commisJunior chef assistant
- chefProfessional kitchen leader
- stationFixed stopping point
- prepReadiness work, abbreviated
plating · service · uniform · toque · apron · mise en place · executive chef · sous chef
Sweet from cacao seeds
- marzipanSweetened ground nut confection
- almondEdible tree nut
- butterSolid fat from cream
- creamRich milk fat
vanilla · sugar · flour · eggs · praline · raspberry · lemon · hazelnut
Sharp-flavored small pie
- souffléBaked puffed egg dish
- mousseAiry whipped preparation
- custardCooked egg-milk mixture
- sorbetFrozen fruit confection
compote · parfait · tiramisu · pavlova · torte · crème brûlée · panna cotta · clafoutis
Skill in making objects
- precisionAccuracy of measurement
- handcraftedMade manually, not machined
- apprenticeLearner bound to employer
- masterAuthority or controller
expertise · tradition · dedication · artisanal · bespoke · workshop · journeyman · mentorship
choux
Twice-cooked pastry dough
- croissantLayered crescent-shaped pastry
- macaronAlmond meringue cookie sandwich
- éclairFilled oblong pastry
tartlet · puff · mille-feuille · profiterole · financier · madeleine · palmier · opera cake · galette · croquembouche
ganache
Chocolate-cream confection blend
frangipane · tempering · piping · lamination · caramelization · chantilly · crème pâtissière · molding · glazing · decorating
Paris
France's chief city
- boulangerieFrench bread shop
- cordon bleuHighest culinary distinction
- EscoffierPioneering French culinary master
brigade
Large military unit
prep · plating · service · uniform · toque · apron · mise en place · executive chef · sous chef
chocolate
Sweet from cacao seeds
cream · vanilla · sugar · flour · eggs · praline · raspberry · lemon · hazelnut · caramel
tart
Sharp-flavored small pie
sorbet · compote · parfait · tiramisu · pavlova · torte · crème brûlée · panna cotta · clafoutis · crêpe
craftsmanship
Skill in making objects
- precisionAccuracy of measurement
- handcraftedMade manually, not machined
- apprenticeLearner bound to employer
master · expertise · tradition · dedication · artisanal · bespoke · workshop · journeyman · mentorship · guild
- French cuisinebaguette, croissant, coq au vin, crepe suzette, croissants
- bakersbaker, bread baker, cookie baker, artisan baker, bagel maker
- food workersbutcher, bartender, server, caterer, chef
- kitchen jobschef, cook, head chef, sous chef, executive chef
- kitchen staffchef, sous chef, head chef, cook, line cook
- Chefsexecutive chef, head chef, sous-chef, line cook, prep cook
patissierbread baker
Person who makes loaves
bread maker · grill cook · saucier · butcher · charcutier