Assistant Pastry Chef at HRLeverage Africa

HRLeverage delivers excellent spectrum of HR Business Solutions and strategic management support services through a customs built approach for organisations.As a premium professional HR Boutique firm domicile in Africa, with our global partners, we leverage on technology in providing a one-stop human resources services to various industries in terms of Staffing, Outsourcing, Executive search and recruitment, HR advisory, HR4SMEs, Expatriate management.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Assistant Pastry Chef

Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Employment Type: Full ime

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure all meals are produced in accordance with menu specifications with minimal waste
• Monitor and ensure that work is done according to airline specifications and HACCP standards
• Oversee the meal preparation process and conduct on-the-job training for subordinates
• Establish control standards and procedures for bakery items
• Schedule the rostering of manpower to match the production plan
• Ensure proper maintenance of kitchen equipment, report faulty ones, and ensure plans for replacement are undertaken
• Ensure safe kitchen practices in accordance with company safety regulations
• Establish and control standards of bakery items and procedures in preparation
• Ensure compliance with laid-down hygiene standards by the company, airlines, and public health authorities
• Ensure all meals are produced in accordance with agreed composition, weight, and quality as detailed in the menu specification and avoid food wastage
• Control, direct, and train staff within the flight kitchen to achieve maximum effectiveness
• Support the Executive Chef in meal presentation to airline representatives
• Ensure compliance with all house rules and report non-compliance immediately
• Ensure all kitchen practices are safe and in accordance with company safety regulations
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Chef.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Customer satisfaction
• Compliance with chefs' recipes and specified menus
• Timely preparation of meals
• Adherence to internal guidelines, policies, and strategies
• Compliance with HACCP rules
• Effective job rotation plan implementation
• Successful succession planning.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience as a Pastry Chef in high-volume, multi-menu food operations
• Culinary Degree / Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent qualification
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with HACCP implementation
• Excellent knowledge of raw materials yields and best usage practices
• Strong people and process management skills
• Basic computer skills
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• A positive and collaborative work environment.

Application Closing Date
2nd August, 2024.