We Are Seeking a Pastry Chef

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Job Summary: The Petúlia Confectionery, a historic pastry shop in Porto, is seeking an experienced Pastry Chef to strengthen its production team, valuing solid technical foundations and commitment. Key Highlights: 1. Integrate a historic pastry shop in Porto with in-house production and strong reputation. 2. Opportunity for continuous training and internal career progression. 3. Work in a demanding, respectful, and collaborative environment. Petúlia Confectionery, one of Porto’s most iconic establishments—founded in 1972 and officially recognized as a “Shop with History”—is seeking an experienced Pastry Chef to reinforce its production team. We are looking for someone with solid pastry fundamentals, pride in high-quality work, and the desire to join a shop with in-house production, daily standards of excellence, and deep-rooted tradition in Porto. At Petúlia, we value responsible, consistent individuals who take pride in their work—people who know how to collaborate effectively, respect recipes and processes, maintain steady production pace, and contribute to building an ever-stronger, future-ready team. What We Value * Experience in pastry, confectionery, bakery, or high-quality food production * Solid technical skills in doughs, creams, fillings, baking, assembly, and finishing * Autonomy to execute production tasks with precision and consistency * Ability to handle high-volume, fast-paced production while maintaining attention to detail * Respect for recipes, technical sheets, established processes, and house standards * Care for cleanliness, organization, and final product presentation * Responsibility, punctuality, and commitment to the team * Positive attitude: eagerness to learn, openness to feedback, and drive to improve * Strict adherence to food hygiene and safety regulations Your Responsibilities * Prepare doughs, creams, fillings, glazes, and other production components * Execute pastry tasks according to house recipes and methods * Assist in baking, assembly, decoration, and final product finishing * Ensure consistent flavor, presentation, and quality of finished products * Organize mise\-en\-place and prepare ingredients required for daily production * Follow technical sheets, working methods, and the Chef’s instructions * Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workstation * Collaborate closely with the Chef and the rest of the production team * Help identify daily operational needs or minor issues in production What We Offer * Stable employment contract * Birthday day off provided by the company * Annual performance bonus * Continuous training and opportunities for internal advancement * Modern, well-equipped, and organized production area * A demanding, respectful, and collaborative work environment * Integration into a historic Porto establishment 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 / Permanent Work Location: On\-site If you have pastry experience and wish to grow within a historic, in-house production establishment, we want to meet you. Employment Type: Full\-time / Permanent Work Location: On\-site