Pastry Assistant (M/F) - Tivoli Carvoeiro Algarve Resort

What will be your mission?

As Pastry Assistant (M/F) you will work in close contact with the kitchen supervisors and team members, and assist them by performing a range of food preparation tasks. You will also perform all cleaning, washing, and preparation duties required in the kitchen to ensure that the operations run smoothly.

What will you do?

• Prepare and preserve the necessary ingredients for the service according to recipes or menu. 
• Check and ensure the correct use of the temperature of appliances and food. 
• Collaborate in the preparation and presentation of high quality dishes for daily operations according to recipes/menu within company guidelines. 
• Monitor the quantity of food that is prepared and the portions that are served. 
• Knowledge and application of the FIFO system. 
• Maintain a clean, neat and well-organized work area. 
• Collaborate in the preparation of all mise-en-place for all relevant menus. 
• Assist cooks during peak activity periods. 
• Knowledge and application of all relevant health department rules/regulations (HACCP). 
• Preparation. Use and maintenance of the necessary tools for each of the provided services. 

What are we looking for?

• At least 6 months’ experience developing similar functions, preferably in a hotel of similar size and complexity.  
• High school diploma or vocational training on hospitality/F&B/kitchen.
• Fluency in local language is a must and knowledge of English is highly valuable. 
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Organized.
• Ability to work on his/her own and as part of a team. 
• Focus on detail. 
• Flexible and reliable.