Assistant Baker at the People Practice

The People Practice helps startups scale, and accelerate impact by providing bespoke people-centred solutions. We help people access employment opportunities by exposing them to relevant knowledge and practical skills.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Assistant Baker

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Assistant Bakerswill work closely with the Head Baker to assist in the preparation and baking of various products.
• They will also be responsible for maintaining cleanliness in the bakery area and ensuring that production is carried out according to the bakery’s standards.

Responsibilities

• Promote, work, and act in a manner consistent with the mission of Loaf and Latte
• Inspect and clean, and maintain food preparation areas, such as equipment and work surfaces, or serving areas to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices.
• Ensure food is stored and cooked at correct temperature by regulating temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, fryers, roasters, and other kitchen equipment.
• Ensure freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock.
• Knows and complies consistently with the restaurant’s standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures.
• Responsible for the quality of products served.
• Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to support a smooth service period.
• Handles, stores, and rotates all food products and supplies according to restaurant policies and procedures.
• Turn or stir foods to ensure even cooking.
• Season and cook food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
• Bake, roast, broil, and steam meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods.
• Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes or personal judgment, using various kitchen utensils and equipment.
• Portion, arrange, and garnish food, according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications and serve food to servers or guests.
• Observe and test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently, using methods such as tasting, smelling, or piercing them with utensils.
• Follow proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes.
• Wash, peel, cut, and seed fruits and vegetables to prepare them for consumption.
• Carve and trim meats such as beef, veal, ham, pork, and lamb for hot or cold service, or for sandwiches.
• Assists in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed.
• Substitute for or assist other cooks during emergencies or rush periods.
• Closes the kitchen following the closing checklist for kitchen stations and assists others in closing the kitchen.
• Attend all scheduled employee meetings and offer suggestions for improvement.
• Coordinate with and assist fellow employees to meet guests’ needs and support the operation of the restaurant.
• Fill-in for fellow employees where needed to ensure guest service standards and efficient operations.
• Assist the Pastry Chefs and Head Baker in daily baking tasks.
• Prepare ingredients, mix dough, and manage ovens.
• Ensure all baked goods meet quality standards before serving.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Assist in inventory management and restocking of supplies.
• Learn and apply various baking techniques under the guidance of senior staff.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-2 years of relevant experience
• Knowledge of restaurant software and operations
• Fine dining work experience
• End-to-End Restaurant experience

Must have skills:

• Basic Baking knowledge
• Teachable
• Team player
• Flexible work hours
• Menu Planning Software usage
• Food Safety Labelling.

Application Closing Date
26th November, 2024.