Pastry Cook at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is a not-for-profit institution that generates agricultural innovations to meet Africa’s most pressing challenges of hunger, malnutrition, poverty, and natural resource degradation. Working with various partners across sub-Saharan Africa, we improve livelihoods, enhance food and nutrition security, increase employment, and preserve natural resource integrity. IITA is a member of CGIAR, a global agriculture research partnership for a food secure future.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Pastry Cook

Ref No: IITA/P&C/NRS2025-007
Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 3-year renewable contract  

Duties

• Collaborate with the Pastry Chef and other chefs in menu planning.
• Maintain consistently high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in the pastry section.
• Prepare work schedules and maintain accurate pastry section records.
• Check the quality of materials and the condition of equipment.
• Decorate pastries using various icings and toppings to create visually appealing products.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety at all times.
• Understand guest preferences and make appropriate suggestions.
• Work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends and public holidays as needed.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Requirements

• O’ level, Trade Test certificate in Hotel and Catering Management with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience performing a similar role in a well-structured environment.

Competencies:
The ideal candidate must:

• Have a very pleasant personality.
• Be excellent in pastry and snacks preparation.
• Have good communication skills (writing, reading, and speaking)
• Be a good team player and have the ability to work under pressure.
• Work beyond regular hours, including evenings, public holidays, and weekends as needed to meet business demands.

Benefits

• We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.