We Are Seeking a Pastry Chef

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Job Summary: Confeitaria Petúlia, a historic pastry shop in Porto, is seeking an experienced Pastry Chef to join its production team, valuing excellence and teamwork. Key Highlights: 1. Integrate a historic pastry shop in Porto with in-house production and local reputation 2. Modern production area equipped with state-of-the-art technology 3. Continuous training and opportunities for internal advancement Confeitaria Petúlia, one of Porto’s most iconic pastry shops—founded in 1972 and recognized as a “Shop with History”—is seeking an experienced Pastry Chef to strengthen its production team. We are looking for someone with solid pastry foundations, a passion for high-quality work, and the desire to join a shop with in-house production, daily rigor, and a strong tradition in the city of Porto. At Petúlia, we value responsible, consistent individuals who take pride in their work—people who know how to collaborate, respect recipes and processes, maintain high quality standards, and contribute to increasingly organized, robust, and future-ready production. **What We Value** * Proven experience in pastry, confectionery, or high-quality food production * Strong technical skills in doughs, creams, fillings, baking, assembly, and finishing * Autonomy to execute production tasks consistently and precisely * Ability to handle high-volume, fast-paced work without compromising quality * Attention to detail, cleanliness in the workplace, and pride in final presentation * Respect for recipes, processes, and house standards * Responsibility, punctuality, and commitment to the team * Positive attitude: humility to learn, openness to feedback, and drive to improve * Strict adherence to food hygiene and safety regulations **Your Responsibilities** * Carry out daily pastry production tasks, ensuring quality, consistency, and pace * Prepare doughs, creams, fillings, glazes, and other components according to house recipes * Assist in baking, assembly, decoration, and finishing of products * Ensure final products meet Petúlia’s presentation, flavor, and quality standards * Organize mise\-en\-place and anticipate needs to ensure smooth production operations * Follow technical sheets, work methods, and the Chef’s instructions * Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workstation * Collaborate with the team to achieve more efficient, stable, and well-coordinated production * Contribute attentiveness and critical thinking to identify simple issues before they become failures **What We Offer** * Stable employment contract * Birthday day off provided by the company * Annual performance bonus * Continuous training and opportunities for internal advancement * Modern production area equipped with state-of-the-art technology * A demanding, respectful, and collaborative environment * Integration into a historic Porto pastry shop with in-house production and strong local reputation Salary: To be determined based on experience Working Hours: Full\-time, including weekdays and weekends Location: Porto Employment Type: Full\-time / Full\-time Work Location: On-site Employment Type: Full-time/Full-time Work Location: On-site