Pastry Chef in Lisbon, Portugal

SecureLine; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 13,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

SecureLine in Lisbon, Portugal is seeking a skilled Pastry Chef to join our team. You will plan and execute the pastry menu, bake breads and desserts, and ensure high quality and presentation. You will decorate pastries, manage ingredients, maintain kitchen cleanliness, and supervise junior pastry staff when needed.

Strong time management and creativity are essential. This role requires a culinary degree or diploma preferred, and at least 2 years experience in a bakery or restaurant setting,

Qualifications

• Proven pastry chef experience in a bakery or restaurant.
• Knowledge of baking techniques and pastry methods.
• Ability to design unique pastry concepts and decorate desserts.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute the pastry menu, ensuring quality and presentation.
• Bake breads, cakes, cookies, tarts and other pastries.
• Decorate pastries using piping, glazing and other techniques.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the pastry kitchen.
• Train and supervise junior pastry staff when necessary.

Skills

Pastry skills

Dessert design

Time management

Team coordination

Creativity

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Pastry Chef in Lisbon, Portugal

We are in search of a skilled and creative Pastry Chef to join our team in Lisbon, Portugal. As a Pastry Chef, you will be responsible for preparing and creating a variety of desserts, pastries, and baked goods for our bakery or restaurant.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute the pastry menu, ensuring quality and consistency in taste and presentation.
• Prepare doughs, fillings, batters, icings, sauces and other ingredients needed for pastries.
• Bake various types of breads, cakes, cookies, tarts, pies and other pastries.
• Decorate pastries using different techniques such as piping or glazing.
• Ensure proper storage and rotation of ingredients to maintain freshness.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the pastry kitchen.
• Train and supervise junior pastry chefs or assistants when necessary.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Pastry Chef or similar role.
• Knowledge of different baking techniques and methods.
• Ability to create unique designs for pastries using various tools and techniques.
• Excellent time management skills to meet production deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail for plating desserts beautifully.
• Creativity and innovation to develop new pastry recipes or adapt existing ones.
• Good communication skills to work well with the kitchen team.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree or diploma from a recognized institution preferred but not required.
• Minimum of 2 years experience as a Pastry Chef in a bakery or restaurant setting.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations is essential.

Salary

The salary for this position is 1400$ per month.