Hamilton Lloyd and Associates - Our client, a Quick Service Outlet chain with over 25 years of experience in providing rich pastries, Nigerian and continental dishes for the family. Due to internal expansion; they are recruiting to fill the vacant position below:
Job Title: Pastry Chef
Location: Lagos
Job Summary
- The Pastry Chef shall responsible for the preparation a variety of pastries and other baked goods.
- The ideal candidate will be well-versed in culinary arts with a passion for sweet and delicious creations.
- They must adhere to health and safety standards to provide clients with the best possible serving.
- The goal is to enhance customer satisfaction so that we can maintain and expand our clientele.
Responsibilities
- Prepare a wide variety of goods such as cakes, cookies, pies, bread etc. following traditional and modern recipes.
- Create new and exciting desserts to renew our menus and engage the interest of customers.
- Decorate pastries using different icings, toppings etc. to ensure the presentation will be beautiful and exciting.
- Monitor stocks for baking ingredients such as flour, sugar etc. and make appropriate orders within budget.
- Check quality of material and condition of equipment and devices used for cooking.
- Guide and motivate pastry assistants and bakers to work more efficiently.
- Identify staffing needs and help recruit and train personnel.
- Maintain a lean and orderly cooking station and adhere to health and safety standards.
Man Specification
Education:
- Certificate in Culinary Arts, Pastry-Making, Baking or relevant field.
Experience:
- Minimum of three (3) years work experience.
- Working knowledge of baking with ingredient limitations (pastries that are gluten free, sugarless etc.).
Required Skills and Abilities
- Proven experience as Pastry Chef, baker or relevant role.
- Great attention to detail and creativity.
- Organizing and leadership skills.
- Willingness to replenish professional knowledge.
- In depth knowledge of sanitation principles, food preparation and baking techniques and nutrition.
Application Closing Date
23rd February, 2017.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidate should their CV's to:
[email protected] making the subject of the mail the job title.
Note: Only successful candidates will be contacted.