About
Joshua Werner is a highly skilled chocolatier and pastry chef with over 18 years of experience creating a wide variety of chocolates, confections, pastries, and specialty breads. He is passionate about exploring new textures, flavors, ingredients, techniques, and dietary preferences. He has worked and studied under U.S. Chocolate Masters, Coupe de Monde de la Patisserie winners, and Relais-Inducted Chefs.
Skills
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Classic French Techniques
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Chocolate work and tempering
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Ice Cream and Sorbet Production
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Jams, jellies, and marmalades
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Macaron Production
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Gluten-free and Vegan Desserts
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Travel Cakes and Cookies
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Menu Creations
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Recipe development, costing, and conversions
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Holiday and Specialty Breads
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On-site catering and high-end events
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Training and mentorship
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Inventory Management
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Food Safety and Sanitation
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Large-scale production
Experience
Lead Pastry Cook,
Four Seasons, Minneapolis. 2023- Present
Education
L’Art de la Patisserie Certificate Program
The French Pastry School Chicago, IL December, 2004
Chocolatier
Patisserie 46, Minneapolis, 2010- 2023
Chef de Partie
The Wynn Hotel, Las Vegas, 2005-2010