Pastry Cook - Six Senses Douro Valley

Six Senses is recruiting a Pastry Cook to join our team in the award-winning Douro Valley!

We are looking for an experienced Pastry Cook who is seeking a new challenge and is passionate about cooking.

If you identify with this, send us your CV!

Below are some of the tasks you will perform on a daily basis:

• Check the production plan to determine the variety and quantity of products to be baked.
• Measure and mix ingredients to form the dough.
• Roll, cut, and shape dough to form rolls, tart bases, tarts, cookies, and related products
• Place dough in molds, trays, or pans and put in the oven. Monitor products during baking and adjust controls.
• Mix frostings and other toppings and decorate cakes, sweets, and other pastry products.
• Use a variety of kitchen utensils, including electric mixers, molds, rolling pins, and cutting tools.
• Prepare a service schedule, as requested.
• Take 100% responsibility for the quality of the products served.
• Strictly know and comply with standard portion sizes, preparation methods, quality standards, and kitchen rules and guidelines.
• Store and maintain sufficient levels of food products at service stations to ensure a smooth service period.
• Follow the proper presentation of dishes and the arrangement of sides for all dishes.
• Work in any section of the kitchen when necessary, due to business needs or staffing shortages.
• Fully understand the team's goals and objectives, ensuring that every effort is made to achieve them.
• Be present throughout the entire service.
• Have good knowledge of menus.
• Maintain a high standard of personal appearance, hygiene, and grooming.
• Knowledge of all safety and emergency procedures related to my role, in compliance with brand and legal requirements.
• Ensure the privacy of guests, partners, and residential owners. I will apply an extra level of protection to any sensitive personal data and will use confidential information only to perform my job.
• Ensure that all department equipment is kept clean and in good working condition.
• Promote upselling across all property facilities and activities.
• Participate in meetings and training, as necessary.
• Know and strictly adhere to LQA standards.
• Perform any additional tasks assigned to me by the supervisor/management.