BAKER

JOB TITLE : Baker

LOCATION : Ikoyi plaza

INDUSTRY : Hospitality

Job Summary

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

Job Description

Responsibilities :

Open the bakery early in the morning

Clean kitchen equipment and tools before use

Weigh the flour and other ingredients to prepare the dough

Bake different bread types, like pretzels, baguettes, and multigrain bread

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 :

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.