Junior Pastry Chef

PPOAR; Porto; On-site; EUR 10,000 - 12,000; Full time

Job summary

PPOAR in Porto, Portugal is seeking a Junior Pastry Chef to join our luxury hotel kitchen. You will assist the head pastry chef in creating delicious and visually appealing desserts for our guests, while maintaining high hygiene and safety standards.

Ideal candidates have pastry experience, creativity, and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment. English fluency is required; Portuguese is a plus. This is a full-time, on-site role with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Pastry Chef or similar role.
• Knowledge of different baking techniques for cakes, pastries, chocolates, etc.
• Creativity and artistic skills to design visually appealing desserts.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent time management and ability to multitask.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Degree or certification from a culinary school is preferred.
• Fluent in English; Portuguese language skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist the head pastry chef in creating and preparing desserts and pastries.
• Follow recipes accurately and ensure consistency of quality.
• Decorate pastries and desserts using various techniques.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the pastry kitchen.
• Monitor inventory levels, order supplies, and maintain equipment.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation guidelines.
• Train new pastry team members on recipes, techniques, and procedures.

Skills

Pastry

Time management

Creativity

Teamwork

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Junior Pastry Chef

We are seeking a skilled and passionate Pastry Chef to join our team at a luxury hotel in Porto, Portugal. As a Junior Pastry Chef, you will assist the head pastry chef in creating delicious and visually appealing desserts and pastries for our guests. You will also be responsible for maintaining hygiene and safety standards in the pastry kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Assist the head pastry chef in creating and preparing desserts and pastries
• Follow recipes accurately and ensure consistent quality of products
• Decorate pastries and desserts using various techniques
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the pastry kitchen
• Monitor inventory levels, order supplies, and maintain equipment
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation guidelines
• Train new pastry team members on recipes, techniques, and procedures

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Pastry Chef or similar role
• Knowledge of different baking techniques and methods for cakes, pastries, chocolates, etc.
• Creativity and artistic skills to design visually appealing desserts
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multitask
• Good communication skills and ability to work well in a team
• Degree or certification from a culinary school is preferred
• Fluent in English (Portuguese language skills are a plus)

Salary

This is a full-time position with a salary of 1100$ per month.

City

The position is based in Porto, one of the most beautiful cities in Portugal known for its stunning architecture, rich culture, delicious food, and wine.