Baker / Pastry Chef at Tulips and Lilies Confectionery

About the Role

Tulips and Lilies Confectionery is seeking a skilled Baker / Pastry Chef to join our team in Lagos, Nigeria. We invite applications from suitably qualified candidates.

Key Responsibilities

• Bake all cakes, pastries, and desserts according to bakery standards
• Participate in designing and improving recipes
• Measure and combine ingredients using mixers, blenders, heat sources, and other equipment to produce high-quality baked goods
• Prepare frostings and other decorative elements for bakery products
• Test ingredients and finished goods to ensure compliance with food safety requirements
• Assess the quality of raw materials before baking
• Conduct research to develop original recipes
• Take client information from the administrative officer and ensure specifications are met accurately and on time
• Liaison with the store keeper for documentation of all raw materials used in the kitchen and stored in the freezer
• Ensure the cleaning and sanitization of all workstations and equipment before next order execution
• Properly handle and store all baking utensils and equipment
• Direct and supervise assistant baker activities to ensure products meet quality standards
• Track profitability by maintaining updated records of baking operations

Required Qualifications

• OND qualification (minimum educational requirement)
• At least 2-3 years of experience in a similar baking or pastry role

Key Skills and Attributes

• Excellent communication and listening skills
• Creative and detail-oriented mindset
• Hardworking with ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Basic numeracy skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Smart problem-solving abilities

Location Requirement

Must be living in close proximity to the bakery location in Bodija, Ibadan.