A pastry chef specializes in the preparation of desserts and other baked goods. In commercial kitchens the pastry chef plans the dessert and sweets menu, creates recipes and manages ingredients inventory. Pastry chefs often determine how the dessert course will be displayed and presented on the plate, including what sauces and garnishes to include. In some kitchens, the pastry chef is responsible for baking breads and rolls in addition to the dessert offerings.