Pastry Chef

Department: OperationsBusiness Unit: Pan-Atlantic University/Lagos Business SchoolReports To: Executive ChefDirectly Supervises: ApprenticesPosition Type:  Regular/Permanent/Full TimePurpose 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

Applicants are to forward their CVs to careers@lbs.edu.ng on or before Monday December 21, 2015.

Apply via :

careers@lbs.edu.ng