Head Baker & Supervisor - Central Production Unit at Pinnah Foods

Job Brief

• We are a restaurant chain operating in the city of Lagos and are currently seeking to recruit a Head Baker to lead our Central Production Unit.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all baked goods, dessert, ice cream and other central production items are prepared in line with given recipes, standards & guidelines.
• Decorate cakes creatively and beautifully using a variety of icings (butter, cream cheese, chocolate etc.).
• Responsible for the training and induction of all bakers and central production employees.
• Responsible for continuous training and development of kitchen staff to ensure quality standards are maintained across all outlets.
• Scheduling the rota for all Central Production kitchen staff by anticipated business activity and planning adequate cover for absence to ensure the smooth running of operations.
• Ensure that all equipment are kept clean and in excellent working condition.
• Ensure that high levels of hygiene and sanitation are maintained in the kitchen.
• Ensure that all items produced meet the required quality standards.
• Ensure the compliance of central production staff with laid down policies & procedures.
• Ensure that all kitchen and production records are properly updated on a timely basis.
• Responsible for reporting any violations of recipe or baking standards to the HR manager.
• Proper organisation and storage of raw materials, baked goods, inventory, kitchen utensils, cleaning materials etc. in accordance with HACCP standards.
• Provide suggestions and recommendations on recipe development and improvement as and when required.
• Responsible for the overall supervision of the day-to-day operations of the central bakery/kitchen.

Requirements

• Candidates should possess a minimum of HND certificate or equivalent.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in varied kitchen positions including cake baking, bread & pastry making and cake decoration.
• Proven organisational and leadership skills.
• Experience in cake decorating with whipped cream, cream cheese and butter icing.
• Energy & Stamina.