BAKER

Job Title: Baker
Location: Ikoyi Plaza
Remuneration:80k

Job brief

We are looking for a Baker to prepare different types of bread and a wide range of pastries, like cookies, cakes and pies.

Baker responsibilities include opening the bakery early in the morning, mixing dough, preparing fillings and glazing pastries. To be successful in this role, you should have work experience as a Baker and be able to decorate cakes using creative techniques.

Ultimately, you will make sure we offer fresh and delicious goods to our customers on a daily basis.


Responsibilities

Open the bakery early in the morning
Clean kitchen equipment and tools before use
Weigh flour and other ingredients to prepare dough
Bake different bread types, like pretzels, baguettes and multigrain breads
Adjust oven temperatures to ensure proper baking
Mix various ingredients to create fillings for cakes and pies (e.g. chocolate ganache, caramel sauce and fruits)
Decorate cakes with glazes, icings, buttercream and edible toppings, like flowers
Shape dough to prepare different types of pastries, including croissants, cookies and sweet rolls
Prepare custom-made pastries based on customers’ preferences (e.g. birthday cakes)
Recommend recipes to renew our menu and attract more customers (e.g. gluten-free or vegan desserts)
Track food supplies and place orders, as needed

Requirements and skills

Experience as a Baker, Pastry Chef or similar role
Familiarity with all professional kitchen equipment, including mixers, blenders and dough sheeters
Understanding of food safety practices
Experience with cake decoration techniques
Excellent time-management skills
Ability to remain calm and focused in a fast-paced environment
Team spirit, with a customer-focused attitude
Flexibility to work in early morning shifts
Certification from a culinary school is a plus
Candidates must live within ikoyi and its immediate environment.