Pastry Chefs at Domeo Resources International (DRI)

About the Role

We are expanding our dynamic team and seeking a skilled Pastry Chef to join us. You will be responsible for preparing, baking, and presenting high-quality pastries, desserts, breads, and confectionery items in line with our establishment's standards. This role supports daily kitchen operations by ensuring consistency, creativity, and excellence in all pastry products while maintaining strict hygiene and food safety standards.

Location

Yenagoa, Bayelsa, Nigeria

Key Responsibilities

Pastry & Dessert Preparation

• Prepare and bake a wide range of pastries, cakes, desserts, breads, and confectionery items
• Follow standard recipes and presentation guidelines to ensure consistency and quality
• Decorate pastries and desserts attractively for service and display
• Prepare fillings, creams, icings, glazes, and doughs as required
• Assist in developing new dessert and pastry items when required

Kitchen Operations Support

• Support the Head Pastry Chef or Sous Chef in daily pastry production
• Prepare mise en place for pastry and dessert sections
• Ensure timely preparation to meet service demands
• Assist with plating and portioning of desserts during service

Hygiene, Health & Safety

• Maintain strict hygiene and sanitation standards in line with food safety regulations (HACCP)
• Keep pastry workstations clean, organized, and sanitized at all times
• Properly store ingredients and finished products to prevent spoilage or contamination
• Dispose of waste following kitchen hygiene procedures

Inventory & Stock Control

• Assist in monitoring pastry ingredients and supplies
• Ensure proper stock rotation using FIFO principles
• Report low-stock items or quality issues to the supervising chef
• Handle pastry equipment and tools with care

Teamwork & Collaboration

• Work closely with other kitchen staff members to ensure smooth operations

About You

The ideal candidate must be skilled in pastry production, detail-oriented, and able to work efficiently in a professional hospitality environment.