Pastry Chef

AquaNav; Almada; On-site; EUR 12,308 - 14,743; Full time

Job summary

AquaNav is seeking a talented Pastry Chef to join our team in Almada, Portugal. In this role, you will create a variety of pastries and desserts, ensuring they meet high standards of taste, quality, and presentation.

Ideal candidates will have previous experience as a Pastry Chef, strong baking skills, creativity, and the ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment. We offer a competitive salary of $1,400 per month.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Pastry Chef or in a similar role.
• Knowledge of various baking techniques and methods.
• A creative mind with an eye for detail to create visually appealing desserts.
• Strong time-management skills to handle multiple orders at once.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high quality standards.
• Good communication skills for coordinating with other kitchen staff and management team members.
• Must be able to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays if needed.

Responsibilities

• Create and prepare a wide variety of pastries such as cakes, cookies, tarts, breads, and other desserts.
• Follow recipes and techniques to consistently produce high-quality products.
• Decorate pastries using different techniques to enhance their appearance.
• Ensure that ingredients are stored properly and used efficiently to minimize waste.
• Keep track of inventory levels and place orders when needed.
• Train and supervise junior pastry chefs and kitchen staff.
• Collaborate with the restaurant's management team to develop new menu items.
• Maintain a clean and organized working environment at all times.
• Adhere to all food safety regulations and guidelines.

Skills

Baking techniques and methods

Creativity

Time-management

Communication skills

Job description

We are seeking a talented Pastry Chef to join our team in Almada, Portugal. As a Pastry Chef you will be responsible for creating a variety of delicious pastries and desserts for our restaurant. Your main goal will be to ensure that all baked goods meet our high standards of taste, quality, and presentation.

Responsibilities

• Create and prepare a wide variety of pastries such as cakes, cookies, tarts, breads, and other desserts.
• Follow recipes and techniques to consistently produce high‑quality products.
• Decorate pastries using different techniques to enhance their appearance.
• Ensure that ingredients are stored properly and used efficiently to minimize waste.
• Keep track of inventory levels and place orders when needed.
• Train and supervise junior pastry chefs and kitchen staff.
• Collaborate with the restaurant's management team to develop new menu items.
• Maintain a clean and organized working environment at all times.
• Adhere to all food safety regulations and guidelines.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Pastry Chef or in a similar role.
• Knowledge of various baking techniques and methods.
• A creative mind with an eye for detail to create visually appealing desserts.
• Strong time‑management skills to handle multiple orders at once.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment while maintaining high quality standards.
• Good communication skills for coordinating with other kitchen staff and management team members.
• Must be able to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays if needed.

Salary

We offer a competitive salary of $1,400 per month for this position.

Location

Almada, Portugal

We would love to hear from you. Join our team in Almada as our new Pastry Chef and showcase your talents in the kitchen.