Pastry baker

Responsibilities:

Core Baking & Preparation:

Weighing and mixing: Measuring precise amounts of ingredients like flour, sugar, butter, and yeast using kitchen scales for exact chemical reactions. Producing goods: Baking items such as cakes, cookies, pies, meat pies, Sausage, sandwiches, Scotch Eggs, Pizza, breads, etc following traditional or modern recipes. Operating equipment: Using and monitoring commercial ovens, proofers, mixers, and temperature controls.

Decoration & Presentation:

Artistic finishing: Applying icings, glazes, fondants, and chocolate work to make items visually appealing. Plating and displays: Creating attractive dessert presentations and custom designs for special events like weddings or birthdays.

Kitchen Management & Safety:

Inventory control: Monitoring stock levels for baking supplies, placing budget-compliant orders, and checking ingredient freshness. Sanitation and compliance: Cleaning workstations and abiding by local health and food safety regulations. Recipe development: Experimenting with seasonal ingredients and new flavor profiles to update menus.

Requirements:

Minimum qualification of OND. 3 years of previous experience in a similar role. Must be able to bake a variety of pastries (Meat Pie, Sausage, Sandwiches, Scotch Eggs, Pizza, etc).

Remuneration: NGN 130,000