About the Role
Whassan Nigeria Limited (WENL), in operation since 1982, along with our affiliate Adasa Catering Services Ltd (ADASA), is a premier provider of top-tier catering and facilities management services across various sectors. We are currently looking for a skilled and passionate Baker to join our industrial kitchen operations. In this role, you will be responsible for producing a wide variety of high-quality pastries in large volumes, ensuring exceptional taste, presentation, and adherence to strict hygiene standards.
Key Responsibilities- Prepare and bake a wide variety of pastries, bread, cakes, and confectioneries in large quantities for industrial kitchen operations.
- Ensure consistency in quality, taste, texture, and visual appeal of all baked goods produced.
- Operate, maintain, and clean industrial baking equipment such as commercial ovens, mixers, and proofers safely and efficiently.
- Monitor inventory levels of baking ingredients and report shortages to the supervisor in a timely manner.
- Adhere strictly to health, safety, and sanitation standards in the kitchen to prevent contamination and accidents.
- Collaborate with the broader kitchen and catering team to meet daily production targets and service schedules.
- Minimum of 3 to 5 years of proven professional baking experience within an industrial kitchen, hotel, or large-scale catering environment.
- Relevant culinary or vocational certifications in baking, pastry arts, or a related field.
- Strong knowledge of mass production baking techniques, ingredient scaling, and recipe conversion.
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high attention to detail.
- Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a diverse team.
- Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and holidays as required by business operations.
- Competitive salary package commensurate with experience and industry standards.
- Opportunities for professional growth and skills development within a reputable organization.
- Health insurance and other staff welfare benefits.
- A supportive, dynamic, and professional working environment.