There are divisions between a culinary chef and a dessert chef, also called a pastry chef. There are specializations within the pastry chef field. Some pastry chefs specialize in baking breads, while others are master cake designers. Each field requires an exceptional level of creativity and attention to detail.

Ben-Israel is a Visiting Master Pastry-Instructor at The International Culinary Center in New York City. He loved baking in the kitchen as a child. Memberships
He is an active member of City Harvest Food Council a New York food rescue organization.

He is known for his wedding and special occasion cakes and for his detail in sugar paste flowers. Ron Ben-Israel is an Israeli pastry chef.