Pastry cooks specialize in making desserts in addition to their duties as restaurant cooks. They make plated desserts, cakes, cookies, chocolate products, creams, entremets, etc. They prepare garnishes and decorate pastries. During their work, they may be called upon to make other products such as breads, brioches and doughnuts. It's a creative profession that demands manual skills and attention to detail. A job as a pastry cook is well-suited to people who like to work as part of a team and can perform under pressure.