Pastry Chef France – Lyon | 17 EUR/hour

We are looking for an experienced Pastry Chef or Confectioner for seasonal work in Lyon, France. The employer is looking for a skilled, accurate and well-organized person with practical experience in preparing cakes, pastries, desserts and bakery products.

The work involves preparing doughs, creams, fillings, cakes, tarts, pastries and desserts according to recipes and production plans. The employee will also decorate finished products, control product quality and maintain cleanliness at the workstation.

This Pastry Chef France position is a seasonal employment opportunity available until 31 October 2026. It is suitable for candidates with experience in bakeries, patisseries, hotels, restaurants or professional confectionery production.

1. Preparing cakes, pastries, tarts, desserts and other confectionery products.
2. Preparing doughs, creams, fillings, glazes and decorative elements.
3. Measuring and mixing ingredients according to recipes and production standards.
4. Baking products at the correct temperature and monitoring baking times.
5. Decorating cakes, pastries and desserts in an attractive and professional way.
6. Checking the freshness, appearance, taste and quality of finished products.
7. Preparing products for display, sale, delivery or customer orders.
8. Following daily production plans and completing orders on time.
9. Cleaning work surfaces, baking equipment, tools and production areas.
10. Following food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety procedures.

1. Professional experience as a pastry chef, confectioner or bakery pastry worker.
2. Practical experience in preparing cakes, pastries, desserts, creams and doughs.
3. Ability to follow recipes and maintain consistent product quality.
4. Basic knowledge of baking temperatures, production methods and ingredient storage.
5. Good manual skills and attention to product appearance and decoration.
6. Ability to work independently and as part of a bakery or kitchen team.
7. French or English language skills are welcome.
8. Driving licence is welcome but not essential for this position.
9. Readiness to work full-time in Lyon, France.
10. Availability for seasonal employment until 31 October 2026.

The salary for this position is 17 EUR per hour.

This is a full-time seasonal position in Lyon, France. The employment period runs until 31 October 2026, with the possibility of starting as soon as possible.

The working schedule may include early morning shifts, weekdays, weekends and public holidays, depending on the bakery’s production schedule and customer orders.

All details regarding the exact start date, number of working hours, overtime, shift schedule, contract type, payment schedule and possible continuation of employment should be confirmed directly with the employer.

Accommodation details should be confirmed directly with the employer.

Candidates relocating to Lyon should confirm whether accommodation is available, including the room type, weekly or monthly cost, deposit, distance from the workplace and whether utility bills are included.

Exact accommodation and transport details are provided to selected candidates during the recruitment process.

1. Seasonal work as a Pastry Chef in France.
2. Work location in Lyon.
3. Salary of 17 EUR/hour.
4. Full-time employment until 31 October 2026.
5. Work in a professional bakery, patisserie or confectionery workshop.
6. Tasks connected with preparing cakes, pastries and desserts.
7. Opportunity for experienced pastry chefs to work abroad.
8. Possibility of regular working hours throughout the seasonal contract.
9. Accommodation details provided during recruitment if available.
10. Final employment conditions agreed directly with the employer.

The employer is a bakery, patisserie, confectionery company, hotel or restaurant operating in the Lyon area of France.

The company is looking for an experienced and reliable pastry chef who can support seasonal production, prepare high-quality products and complete customer orders according to established recipes and standards.

The name of the employer, exact workplace address and detailed production schedule are provided to selected candidates during the recruitment process.

If you are interested in this Pastry Chef France seasonal job, send your application.

Please include information about your pastry or confectionery experience, previous workplaces, products you can prepare, language skills, availability, right to work in France or the European Union and contact details.

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If the employer is interested in your application, they will contact you directly using the contact details provided in your application.