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.

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