Pastry Chef

ShieldPro Protection; Braga; On-site; EUR 9,586 - 11,482; Full time

Job summary

ShieldPro Protection is seeking a talented Pastry Chef to join our bustling kitchen in Braga. You will be responsible for creating visually appealing desserts and pastries, managing kitchen staff, and ensuring high-quality standards.

This full-time position offers a competitive salary of $1100 per month, located in the vibrant city center known for its rich history and delicious cuisine. If you have a passion for pastry and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Pastry Chef or in a similar role.
• Solid understanding of pastry techniques and ingredients.
• Creativity and passion for creating beautiful desserts.
• Excellent time management skills for timely delivery.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute creative dessert menus.
• Prepare pastries, cakes, and baked goods from scratch.
• Manage inventory of ingredients and ordering.
• Train and supervise kitchen staff in pastry techniques.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.

Skills

Pastry techniques

Creativity in dessert design

Time management

Strong communication

Education

Formal culinary training or equivalent experience

Job description

As a Pastry Chef in our bustling kitchen in Braga you will be responsible for creating delicious and visually appealing desserts and pastries for our customers. Your role will involve preparing and baking various types of pastries, cakes and other treats as well as overseeing the kitchen staff and ensuring high-quality standards are met.

Key Responsibilities

• Designing and executing dessert menus that are creative, unique and on-brand.
• Preparing a variety of pastries, cakes and baked goods from scratch.
• Managing inventory of ingredients and ensuring timely ordering to avoid shortages.
• Training and supervising kitchen staff in pastry preparation techniques.
• Maintaining a clean and organized work environment in accordance with food safety standards.
• Collaborating with the culinary team to develop new recipes and concepts.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Pastry Chef or similar role in a fast-paced restaurant or bakery setting.
• Solid understanding of different pastry techniques, ingredients, equipment and baking procedures.
• Creativity and passion for creating beautiful desserts that taste as good as they look.
• Excellent time management skills to ensure timely delivery of orders.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills to effectively lead a team of kitchen staff.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time and lift heavy objects up to 50 lbs.
• Formal training from a culinary school or equivalent experience preferred.

Salary

We offer a competitive salary of $1100 per month for this full-time position.

Location

This position is located in Braga, a vibrant city known for its rich history, beautiful architecture, and delicious cuisine. Our restaurant is located in the heart of the city center and is easily accessible by public transportation.