Bakery Assistant (Benin) at a Leading and Growing Departmental Store - Outsource Africa

Outsource Africa - Our client, a leading and growing departmental store in Lagos with operations in Benin, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Bakery Assistant

Location: Benin, Edo
Employment Type: Contract

Job Responsibilities

• Assist the Bakery manager in determining the required raw materials at the bakery and ensure that they are of good quality
• Perform tasks related to bread and baked goods production
• Participate in carrying out stock, inventory and product calculations
• Work with the Bakery Manager to achieve sales targets as well as other sales related tasks
• Ensure that HACCP, safety, hygiene and maintenance guidelines are followed
• Communicate and relate with customers

Educational Experience and Requirements

• Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree / HND in Food Science, Food Management or any food related course with 2 - 5 years experience.
• Good experience in the food production or food retail industry, especially in the bakery department

Skills Requirements:

• Knowledge in preparing baked goods (breads, cakes, pastries, cookies etc.)
• Able to prepare baked goods in large quantities
• Knowledge of relevant food safety legislations and HACCP rules
• Good understanding of the meaning of food quality and freshness
• Have high standards of cleanliness and the ability to adhere to strict hygiene rules
• Should be disciplined in food control and excellent attention to detail
• Energy, drive and a strong can-do attitude (getting -it-done mentality)
• A desire for continuous food improvement and professional development.

Application Closing Date
15th December, 2021.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Note: Candidates who are available to work in Benin should apply.