Pastry Chef at Cafe Forty One

Café Forty One is a start-up food and beverage company located in Ajao Estate Lagos, Nigeria. We kick-started our business with the launch of Sweetness Express in 2016 and it has been an amazing journey since then. Sweetness express prides itself in being the one-stop bakery for anniversary cakes, mini treats, sandwiches, smoothies, chin chin, pies, granola and speciality coffee. Café Forty one plans on expanding it business into the African cuisine industry by Launching "Meal Buckets" in the nearest future.

Café forty one is constantly looking to grow its business by hiring professional bakers, sales, marketing and communications experts, accounting and business development experts. We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Pastry Chef

Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full Time

Responsibilities

• Create and prepare all pastry items as required by the business.
• Prepare, clean and organize ingredients for use in the kitchen.
• Come up with recipe ideas from scratch.
• Plan the menu of desserts and pastry to complement savory items.
• Ensure the kitchen is clean and sanitized at all times.
• Oversee a team of junior pastry cooks and other staff members as necessary.
• Maintain up to date knowledge about pastry arts and ingredients.
• Carry out administrative duties to maintain an efficient workspace.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working as a pastry chef in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Able to follow recipes and instructions accurately.
• Good knowledge of pastry arts and ingredients.
• Confident culinary techniques and skills.
• Good sense of planning and preparation for the day ahead.
• Diligent and meticulous in making and receiving orders.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Punctual and discipline to ensure optimal work performance.
• Physically able to stand for long hours every day in a hot kitchen.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online