Pastry Baker – Full‑time position in Lagos

About the role

We are looking for a skilled Pastry Baker to join our bakery team in Lagos. The successful candidate will be responsible for producing a wide range of baked goods, from sweet pastries to savory items, ensuring high quality and consistent presentation.

Key responsibilities

• Measure and mix ingredients accurately using kitchen scales.
• Prepare and bake items such as cakes, cookies, meat pies, sausages, sandwiches, Scotch eggs, pizza, and breads.
• Operate and monitor commercial ovens, proofers, mixers and temperature controls.
• Apply icings, glazes, fondants and chocolate work to create visually appealing products.
• Design attractive dessert displays for events and special occasions.
• Manage inventory, place orders and ensure ingredient freshness.
• Maintain workstation cleanliness and comply with health and food safety regulations.
• Develop new recipes and experiment with seasonal ingredients.

Required profile

• Minimum OND qualification.
• At least 3 years of experience in a similar pastry baking role.
• Ability to bake a variety of pastries including meat pies, sausages, sandwiches, Scotch eggs, and pizza.

Required skills

• Commercial oven operation
• Proofing equipment operation
• Mixer operation
• Ingredient weighing
• Recipe development
• Food safety compliance

What we offer

• Competitive monthly salary (NGN 130,000)
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic bakery environment
• Potential for career growth within the company