• Application Deadline: Sun, 14 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Head Baker & Supervisor - Central Production Unit


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 5 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Catering / Confectionery 
  

Job Brief

• We are a restaurant chain operating in the city of Lagos and are currently seeking to recruit a Head Baker to lead our Central Production Unit.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all baked goods, dessert, ice cream and other central production items are prepared in line with given recipes, standards & guidelines.


• Decorate cakes creatively and beautifully using a variety of icings (butter, cream cheese, chocolate etc.).


• Responsible for the training and induction of all bakers and central production employees.


• Responsible for continuous training and development of kitchen staff to ensure quality standards are maintained across all outlets.


• Scheduling the rota for all Central Production kitchen staff by anticipated business activity and planning adequate cover for absence to ensure the smooth running of operations.


• Ensure that all equipment are kept clean and in excellent working condition.


• Ensure that high levels of hygiene and sanitation are maintained in the kitchen.


• Ensure that all items produced meet the required quality standards.


• Ensure the compliance of central production staff with laid down policies & procedures.


• Ensure that all kitchen and production records are properly updated on a timely basis.


• Responsible for reporting any violations of recipe or baking standards to the HR manager.


• Proper organisation and storage of raw materials, baked goods, inventory, kitchen utensils, cleaning materials etc. in accordance with HACCP standards.


• Provide suggestions and recommendations on recipe development and improvement as and when required.


• Responsible for the overall supervision of the day-to-day operations of the central bakery/kitchen.

Requirements

• Candidates should possess a minimum of HND certificate or equivalent.


• A minimum of 5 years of experience in varied kitchen positions including cake baking, bread & pastry making and cake decoration.


• Proven organisational and leadership skills.


• Experience in cake decorating with whipped cream, cream cheese and butter icing.


• Energy & Stamina.