Baker at Whassan Nigeria Limited

Whassan Nigeria is a fully owned Nigerian company with over 40 years of experience in industrial catering services.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Baker

Location: Sapele, Delta
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• We are currently seeking for a skilled Baker with expertise in baking different types of bread and a wide range of pastries, like cookies, cakes, and pies to join our team in Owerri, and showcase your culinary talents.

Responsibilities

• Accurately measuring flour and baking ingredients to prepare dough for various baked goods to suite client’s demand.
• Baking: Executing baking techniques to produce high-quality pastries.
• Recipe Adherence: Following recipes precisely to maintain consistency in flavour, presentation, and portion sizes.
• Food Safety: Adhering to sanitation and safety standards, including proper storage, handling, and temperature control to prevent foodborne illnesses.
• Menu Planning: Collaborating with the Campboss to plan and develop menus that meet customer preferences and dietary requirements.
• Inventory Management: Making requisition, Monitoring, and replenishing ingredient supplies, minimizing waste, and ensuring freshness.
• Quality Control: Inspecting food items for quality, taste, and appearance before serving to maintain high standards.
• Kitchen Organization: Maintaining an organized and clean workspace, including proper storage of utensils, equipment, and ingredients.
• Time Management: Efficiently managing baking time to ensure timely delivery of orders and a smooth kitchen operation.
• Team Collaboration: Coordinating with kitchen staff, such as sous chefs and assistants, to streamline tasks and maintain a harmonious working environment.
• Adaptability: Adapting to changes in menu, kitchen processes, and accommodating special dietary requests.
• Communication: Effectively communicating with colleague to facilitate a seamless flow of orders and information.
• Customer Interaction: Interacting with customers to understand preferences, handle special requests, and receive feedback.
• Problem Solving: Quickly addressing and resolving issues that may arise during pastry preparation or service.
• Continuous Improvement: Keeping abreast of culinary trends, experimenting with new recipes, and refining baking techniques to enhance skills.

Qualifications

• W.A.E.C. and other certificates in related fields
• At least 5 - 7 years of experience in the industrial catering industry.
• Experience as a Baker, Pastry Chef or similar role.
• Familiarity with all professional kitchen equipment, including mixers, blenders, and dough sheeters.
• Understanding of food safety practices
• Experience with cake decoration techniques.
• Excellent time-management skills
• Ability to remain calm and focused in a fast-paced environment.
• Team spirit, with a customer-focused attitude
• Certification from a culinary school is a plus.
• Be proficient in all aspects of food hygiene and stock rotation.

Salary
Competitive.

Application Closing Date
20th May, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter to: cateringjobsnigeria@gmail.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.