Pastry Chef in Funchal, Portugal

Ecojob; Funchal; On-site; EUR 10,000 - 12,000; Full time

Job summary

Ecojob in Funchal, Portugal seeks a skilled Pastry Chef to join a busy kitchen. Design pastry menus, craft desserts from scratch, and ensure exceptional quality and presentation.

You will manage ingredients and inventory, train staff, and collaborate with the culinary team on seasonal offerings and events, while upholding safety and cleanliness standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Pastry Chef or similar role.
• Knowledge of baking techniques, ingredients, equipment, and safety standards.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen while maintaining quality.

Responsibilities

• Designing and executing pastry menus that meet customer needs.
• Preparing pastries, cakes, and desserts from scratch using high-quality ingredients.
• Managing inventory and ordering supplies to ensure freshness and availability.
• Maintaining cleanliness and organization in the pastry section of the kitchen.
• Training and supervising other pastry staff on techniques and procedures.
• Collaborating with other chefs to create new pastry options for events or seasonal menus.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Creativity

Attention to detail

Tools

Ovens

Mixer

Pastry tools

Job description

As a Pastry Chef in our bustling kitchen in Funchal, Portugal, you will be responsible for creating and preparing delicious pastries and desserts for our customers. We are seeking a skilled and creative individual with a passion for baking and a keen eye for detail to join our team.

Responsibilities

• Designing and executing pastry menus that meet the needs and preferences of our customers
• Preparing a variety of pastries, cakes, and desserts from scratch using high-quality ingredients
• Managing inventory and ordering supplies to ensure freshness and availability of ingredients
• Maintaining cleanliness and organization in the pastry section of the kitchen
• Training and supervising other pastry staff members on proper techniques and procedures
• Collaborating with other chefs to create new and innovative pastry options for special events or seasonal menus

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Pastry Chef or similar role
• Extensive knowledge of various baking techniques, ingredients, equipment, and safety standards
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment while maintaining high quality standards
• Creativity and ability to come up with unique flavor combinations and attractive presentation designs
• Excellent time management skills to ensure timely delivery of orders while handling multiple tasks simultaneously
• Strong communication skills to effectively train and supervise other staff members

Salary

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