Head, Baker at Glover Retail

Glover Retail is currently recruiting suitable candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head, Baker

Location: Ikoyi, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• Our Ideal Master/Head Baker is an experience Leader who can bake without supervision and will lead and supervise the entire production process of all our Bread Products from Start to Finish.
• The Master/Head Baker will execute and improve recipes, perform quality checks on ingredients and finished products and enhance food presentation.
• The successful candidate must possess baking experience.
• Incumbent may require a Degree in Culinary or short courses in pie Making, Cake Decoration, Bread Baking or any similar field.
• Experience is generally obtained through hands-on training. Pastry chefs, on the other hand, must obtain classroom training, teaching experience and several years of baking experience in a relevant setting.
• Skills Knowledge in a wide range of ingredients, baking equipment and techniques, good planning and budgeting skills, and extensive knowledge in precautionary measures for possible health hazards.
• He/she must also patient, detail-oriented, creative, organized and be able to work well independently and as part of a team.
• Bakers must also work effectively under pressure, under conditions of high temperatures and long hours standing.
• Specific work elements preparing ingredients for biscuits, cakes, breads, rolls, muffins, pies and other baked goods based on recipes; mixing quality ingredients to form dough and batter; using baking equipment properly; adjusting oven settings; and supervising bakery staff, among others
• You will also supervise a Team of Assistant Bakers and perform other duties to ensure that customers' needs are satisfied and the bakery is well-stocked and operating smoothly.
• Candidate will be efficient and friendly with a focus on food quality and customer satisfaction. You should be organized, decisive, attentive, and possess a strong understanding of baking techniques.
• Supervising the display finished products.
• Testing ingredients and finished goods to ensure that each item meets food safety and quality controls.
• Keeping records relating to inventory and daily production information.
• Supervising the Cleaning and restocking of Inventory and ensuring that all equipment are sanitized and prepared for the next shift.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 3 years or more experience in a Baking role.
• Attention to detail, especially when preparing ingredients for Production.
• Willingness to work independently or with other team members to solve problems, plan schedules, fulfill orders, and create great Bread Loaves.
• Flexibility to work around customer demands, including early morning, night, weekend and holiday availability.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment, stand, walk, bend, use hands and appliances, and lift items for extended periods.
• Candidates living on the island and close to the island should apply.

Application Closing Date
29th December, 2021.