About the Role
Resurgir Consulting, a leading people-first HR and recruitment agency in Lagos, is looking for a talented and creative Pastry Chef on behalf of our client. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing a wide variety of delicious pastries, baked goods, and desserts while maintaining exceptional standards of taste, presentation, and kitchen hygiene.
Key Responsibilities- Prepare a diverse range of pastries, cakes, desserts, breads, and other baked goods following established recipes.
- Measure and mix ingredients accurately, preparing doughs, batters, fillings, creams, and icings.
- Decorate and present finished products attractively to entice and satisfy customers in a retail supermarket setting.
- Develop innovative pastry products and suggest creative improvements to existing recipes.
- Monitor the freshness and quality of ingredients, managing proper storage to prevent spoilage.
- Track inventory levels of baking supplies, report low-stock items promptly, and minimize production wastage.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and impeccably organized pastry production area in compliance with health and food safety regulations.
- Package and label finished goods correctly for display and sale, ensuring all items meet premium quality standards.
- Minimum of an OND; relevant professional culinary or pastry training and certification will be a strong advantage.
- Proven professional experience working as a Pastry Chef, Baker, or Pastry Cook in a commercial kitchen or supermarket.
- Comprehensive knowledge of modern baking techniques, pastry preparation, and flavor pairing.
- Solid understanding of food safety, sanitation, and health regulations.
- Exceptional time-management, multitasking, and organizational skills to thrive in a high-volume environment.
- Ability to work efficiently both independently and collaboratively as part of a dynamic team.
- Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
- Opportunities for professional growth and continuous culinary skills development.
- A supportive, people-first work culture that values creativity and excellence.