About the Role
Pinnah Foods Limited is a dynamic restaurant chain operating six thriving outlets across Lagos, Nigeria. We are currently looking for a talented and dedicated Baker to join our culinary team and drive excellence in our pastry and baking operations. In this role, you will play a vital part in creating delicious baked goods that delight our customers while maintaining our commitment to quality, consistency, and profitability across all our locations.
Key Responsibilities- Prepare and produce a wide range of pastries, desserts, and baked products in line with established standards
- Develop and standardise recipes, production methods, and portion sizes to ensure consistency
- Create and test new pastry products and menu offerings to keep our menu fresh and exciting
- Accurately calculate recipe costs, yields, portions, and selling prices
- Monitor the quality, taste, presentation, and consistency of all pastry products
- Manage pastry production to meet daily operational and outlet demands efficiently
- Minimise wastage and ensure effective utilisation of ingredients and resources
- Maintain proper food storage, handling, and production practices
- Ensure strict compliance with food safety, hygiene, and kitchen standards
- Train, supervise, and mentor pastry team members and junior chefs
- Maintain proper documentation of recipes, production processes, and costing
- Monitor inventory and communicate ingredient requirements to ensure uninterrupted production
- Identify opportunities to improve product quality, efficiency, and profitability
- Strong knowledge of pastry production, baking techniques, and food preparation
- Proven experience working in a commercial bakery, restaurant, hotel, or QSR environment in Nigeria
- Good understanding of recipe development, costing, portion control, and yield management
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and consistency
- Good leadership and team management skills with the ability to mentor junior staff
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment
- Strong communication and organisational skills
- Thorough knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards
- Competitive salary based on experience and industry standards
- Opportunities for professional growth within a rapidly expanding restaurant chain
- Health insurance and other staff welfare benefits
- A collaborative and supportive work environment in the heart of Lagos