Baker/Pastery Chef

Key Responsibilities

* Prepare, bake, and produce a wide variety of bread, pastries, cakes, doughnuts, and other bakery products according to approved recipes and quality standards.

* Accurately measure, mix, knead, proof, shape, and bake dough to achieve consistent product quality.

* Develop and improve recipes, introduce innovative bakery products, and enhance existing product offerings.

* Operate and maintain bakery equipment, including industrial ovens, mixers, dough sheeters, and proofing machines.

* Monitor baking temperatures, production timing, ingredient proportions, and product finishing to minimise errors and wastage.

* Ensure strict compliance with food hygiene, sanitation, and health and safety regulations.

* Maintain adequate inventory of baking ingredients and promptly report stock shortages.

* Control ingredient usage, production costs, and wastage without compromising product quality.

* Ensure timely completion of daily production targets and customer orders.

* Maintain a clean, organised, and safe bakery production environment.

* Collaborate effectively with bakery assistants, supervisors, and other production team members.

Job Requirements and Qualifications

* Minimum of *3 years' hands-on experience* as a professional Baker, Pastry Chef, or in a similar commercial bakery role.

* Proven ability to independently produce various bread, pastries, cakes, and other baked products.

* Relevant culinary, catering, or bakery certification is an added advantage.

* Strong knowledge of baking techniques, dough fermentation, proofing, cake preparation, and pastry production.

* Practical experience operating commercial bakery equipment.

* Good understanding of food safety, hygiene standards, and quality control procedures.

* Ability to follow standard recipes while maintaining consistency in taste, texture, appearance, and portion sizes.

* Strong time management skills and ability to work efficiently under production deadlines.

* Ability to minimise ingredient wastage and manage production resources effectively.

* Creativity, attention to detail, and excellent product presentation skills.

* Physically fit and willing to work flexible shifts, including weekends and public holidays when required.

* Must be disciplined, dependable, hardworking, and an effective team player.

Preferred Skills

* Experience in high-volume commercial bakery production.

* Ability to develop new bakery products and improve existing recipes.

* Knowledge of ingredient costing, portion control, and production planning.

* Experience in both bread production and confectionery/pastry preparation.

Pay: ₦120,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person