Pastry Chef at Lagos Business School

Department: Operations
Business Unit: Pan-Atlantic University/Lagos Business School
Reports To: Executive Chef
Directly Supervises: Apprentices
Position Type:  Regular/Permanent/Full Time

Purpose of Position:

• To efficiently meet all the pastry needs of the school kitchen as at when due.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/KEY JOB ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but not limited to the following:

• Produce all pastries, desserts and sweet related dishes and other bakery items(bread, rolls, cakes, croissants, biscuits etc) as required
• Finish, glaze and decorate baked goods
• Develop recipes for a wide variety of desserts and bread items
• Create baked goods for specific diets (gluten free, sugar free, diabetes-friendly, etc.)
• Ensure all dishes are served at the correct portion size, quality, quantity and temperature
• Take responsibility for the receipt and safe storage of pastry deliveries, checking that pastry items are correct and of good quality, noting/resolving discrepancies
• Ensure pastry equipment are in good condition and meets health and safety regulations
• Operate automatic and manual ovens to bake pastry and cakes
• Manage inventory and control cost
• Conduct food tasting tasks before serving
• Ensure cleanliness of the equipment and utensils, maintain clean work area
• Provide support to other sections of the Kitchen when required

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

• Timeliness in production of items within the section
• Consistency in quality
• Neatness and personal hygiene
• Clean working environment /TQM

SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

• Culinary ability
• Attention to details
• Creativity
• Basic numeric skills
• Organizational skills
• Time management skills
• Ability to coordinate and organize the work of his/hers subordinates
• Record keeping skills

QUALIFICATIONS

• Diploma from a Technical school City and Guilds 705/706

Professional Qualification

• Membership of any relevant institute is an added advantage.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 5 years in a reputable hotel /restaurant/ bakery / eatery