Pastry Chef / Cook
Job Description
- The Pastry Chef/Cook is responsible for preparing, cooking, baking, and presenting a wide range of meals, pastries, desserts, and baked products in accordance with the company’s quality standards.
- The role requires creativity, attention to detail, excellent culinary skills, and strict adherence to food safety, hygiene, and sanitation regulations.
- The successful candidate will ensure efficient kitchen operations, proper inventory management, and consistent delivery of high-quality food and bakery products.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook a variety of local and continental dishes.
- Prepare, bake, and decorate cakes, pastries, breads, cookies, desserts, and other baked products.
- Ensure all meals and baked items meet established quality, taste, and presentation standards.
- Develop and introduce new recipes and menu items where required.
- Follow standardized recipes, portion control, and production schedules.
- Ensure timely preparation and delivery of customer orders.
- Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of the kitchen, bakery, equipment, and workstations.
- Ensure proper handling, storage, and preservation of food and baking ingredients.
- Monitor stock levels and prepare inventory and requisition reports.
- Minimize food wastage and ensure cost-effective use of ingredients.
- Inspect ingredients to ensure freshness and quality.
- Operate kitchen and bakery equipment safely and efficiently.
- Comply with all food safety, health, and hygiene regulations.
- Supervise or assist junior kitchen staff where necessary.
- Report equipment faults and maintenance needs promptly.
- Perform any other duties assigned by Management.
Requirements
Educational Qualification:
- Minimum of SSCE / WAEC / NECO.
- Diploma or Certificate in Culinary Arts, Baking and Pastry, Hospitality Management, or a related field is an added advantage.
- Relevant food safety or hygiene certification is desirable.
Experience:
- 2–5 years of relevant experience as a Cook, Pastry Chef, or in a similar role.
- Experience in restaurants, hotels, bakeries, cafés, or hospitality establishments is preferred.
- Proven ability to prepare both meals and baked products to a high standard.
Other Requirements:
- High level of integrity, professionalism, and reliability.
- Physically fit and able to stand for extended periods.
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends, public holidays, and shifts.
- Strong commitment to cleanliness, quality, and customer satisfaction.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn new culinary techniques.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
Required Skills:
- Excellent cooking and baking skills.
- Strong knowledge of pastry production and food preparation techniques.
- Creativity in food presentation and menu development.
- Good understanding of food safety and hygiene practices.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- Inventory and stock management skills.
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Remuneration
- Salary: N70,000 – N200,000 per month.
- Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.
- Performance-based incentives (where applicable).
- Staff meals during working hours.
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
- Other benefits in line with the Company’s Human Resources policy.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CVand cover letter to: rubelsangels@gmail.com using the job title as the subject of the mail.
