Cortisol is produced by the adrenal glands in response to signals from the pituitary gland and hypothalamus of the brain. The secretion of cortisol increases in response to psychological or physical stress of any kind.
According to a 2008 StarChefs.com Salary Survey, pastry chefs made an average of $46,228 in 2008. Experienced pastry chefs can make anywhere between $35,000 and $100,000 a y â¦ ear. http://www.starchefs.com/features/editors_dish/salary_survey/2008/html/index.shtml.
Pastry chefs are hard working. Baking can start as early as 3 or 4 am. Pastry chefs work long hours and they spend many of those hours on their feet. It takes stamina and strength to do the work of a pastry chef.