Bakery Production Worker

Location: Setubal, Portugal

Salary: €950-€1,180/month

Job type: Full-time

Experience: Entry

Openings: 18

Contract duration: 1 year

About this role

An industrial bakery in the Setubal area is hiring 18 production workers on a one year renewable contract. You mix, shape and proof dough along the line, load and unload industrial ovens, pack and label finished baked goods, and follow food safety and allergen controls throughout the shift.

Inside the bakery
Bakery production means early starts on a warm floor across a 40 hour week, with a steady pace as trays move to the ovens and packing. It suits reliable workers who keep clean habits and can handle repetitive, hands-on tasks. Pay is €950-€1,180/month gross, with accommodation, meals and a uniform provided.

Joining through CHI Recruiting
No prior baking experience is required, the employer trains you on the line and hygiene. A2 English is enough to start. Portugal issues a national residence visa for subordinate work (D1) followed by a residence permit. Processing usually runs 8 to 12 weeks once your documents are complete. CHI Recruiting is a paid recruitment service and the fee is set out in full before you commit, with no promise of a guaranteed job. We prepare your documents, confirm the employer match, and file the visa and permit.

Requirements

• Valid passport with at least 18 months validity at time of application
• Eligibility to obtain a Portuguese work visa and residence permit (processing 8 to 12 weeks)
• Physically fit and reliable, willing to learn the role during paid on-the-job training
• Basic English at A2 level, with on-site Portuguese classes to build on it
• Willing to live in employer-arranged shared accommodation near the workplace
• Comfortable on your feet through a full shift and following safety and quality rules

Skills

• Mix, shape and proof dough on the line
• Load and unload industrial ovens
• Pack and label finished baked goods
• Follow food safety and allergen rules
• Clean equipment and the production area

Benefits & Perks

• accommodation
• meals
• uniform
• Accommodation provided
• Work visa support

Language requirements

Basic English (A2), on-site Portuguese classes available

FAQ

What does the work permit and visa process look like for Portugal?

Portugal grants a D1 residence visa for subordinate work, then a residence permit. Processing typically takes 8 to 12 weeks once your passport, qualifications and clearances are ready. CHI Recruiting handles the employer-side filing; you pay the government fees (medical, consular, document chain), which are explained transparently before you start.

What is the pay and what is included for this Bakery Production Worker?

The wage is €950-€1,180/month gross, on a undefined renewable contract with 18 openings. The package includes accommodation, meals, uniform. Portuguese pay is issued 14 times a year, with holiday and Christmas months paid on top.

Do I need previous experience to apply?

No. This is an entry-level role in Setubal, and full training is given on the job. You can start with basic A2 English, and Portuguese classes are available on-site.

What are the working hours and shifts?

Early shift, 05:00 to 13:30, 40 hours a week, warm bakery production floor.

Is accommodation provided in Setubal?

Yes. The employer provides shared accommodation and meals on shift, arranged before you arrive in Setubal, so you have a place to stay from day one.

Do I need to speak Portuguese?

Not to start. The floor runs on simple English and clear instructions, and the employer offers on-site Portuguese classes so you can build the language while you work, which helps day to day life in Setubal.

To apply, visit the live page: https://chirecruiting.com/jobs/95648f06-d779-49cf-9bbe-99bfc3c0fdd5