Creative and Experienced Pastry Chef
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A vibrant and growing confectionery business in Port Harcourt, Rivers, is hiring a creative and commercially minded Pastry Chef for a full-time role. The candidate will lead pastry and confectionery production, product development, quality control, and kitchen operations across cakes, pastries, snacks, and related products. Strong technical skills, creativity, and experience in commercial-scale production are required.
- Full-time Pastry Chef role in Port Harcourt, Rivers
- Focus on cakes, pastries, snacks, and confectionery production
- Involves product development, quality control, and kitchen operations
- Requires 3+ years of professional pastry or confectionery experience
- Commercial-scale production and recipe development expected
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- Required3+ years of relevant experienceThe job post includes a minimum experience signal.
- RequiredEducation or certification mentioned in the postThe captured text mentions education, a diploma, certificate, or licence.
- PreferredPractical evidence in hospitality, part_time, Pastry ChefThe tags and summary point to skills connected with this role.
- RequiredAvailability to work in Port HarcourtThe vacancy is associated with this location.
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- Place your strongest Creative and Experienced Pastry Chef evidence in the first half of your CV.
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Interview preparation
- What experience makes you a strong fit for this Creative and Experienced Pastry Chef role in hospitality, part_time?
- How have you handled responsibilities similar to those in this job post?
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Original source description
Creative and Experienced Pastry Chef in a Vibrant and Growing Confectionery Business - Pyfinest Resources ⏲ Aug 17, 2026, 12:17 PM ⋕ View all Food Services & Catering jobs Pyfinest Resources - Our client, a vibrant and growing confectionery business, is recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Creative and Experienced Pastry Chef Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers Employment Type: Full-time Job Summary Can you turn flour, cream & creativity into products people crave? Are you a skilled pastry chef with a passion for creating exceptional cakes, pastries and confectionery products? Then this opportunity is for you. Do you have the technical ability to produce consistent, beautiful and great-tasting products at commercial scale? Our client is a vibrant and growing confectionery business seeking a creative, skilled and commercially minded Pastry Chef to join its team in Port Harcourt. The successful candidate will take an active role in production, product development, quality control and kitchen operations, helping to build a pastry range that customers will come back for. Are you ready to join a fast-growing confectionery brand in Port Harcourt and play a key role in building its pastry production operation? What you'll be Responsible For You will be responsible for the preparation and production of a wide range of pastry and confectionery products, including: Bread. Small chops. Cakes (different types). Chin-chin and similar snacks. And other products within the company's confectionery range. Nigerian pastries and baked products. Cookies and biscuits. Peppered chicken and other complementary products. Cupcakes and other individual desserts. Your key responsibilities: will include: Maintain consistent taste, texture, appearance, portion size and overall product quality. Contribute ideas that can improve product quality, efficiency, customer satisfaction and profitability. Decorate and finish cakes and pastries to a high professional standard. Assist with ingredient costing and product pricing by providing accurate production and cost information. Execute daily pastry and confectionery production according to established recipes and production schedules. Ensure efficient use of ingredients, equipment and production time. Develop and test new recipes, flavours, fillings, designs and product ideas. Ensure strict compliance with food hygiene, sanitation and safety standards. Work effectively with other members of the production and management team. Monitor stock levels and communicate requirements: for ingredients, packaging and other production materials. Minimize wastage through proper preparation, storage and portion control. Maintain a clean, organized and professional production environment. Properly maintain and care for baking equipment and kitchen tools. Who we're Looking For You should have: Proven professional experience: as a Pastry Chef, Baker or Confectionery Chef — 3+ years preferred. Strong understanding of food hygiene, sanitation and kitchen safety. Good cake decoration and finishing skills. Demonstrable ability to produce a variety of cakes, pastries, snacks and confectionery products. Good organization and time-management skills. Ability to follow recipes accurately while also developing new products. Ability to work independently and take ownership of production responsibilities. Ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining consistent quality. Strong practical knowledge of baking and pastry production techniques. Creativity and a genuine passion for product development and presentation. You'll have an advantage if you: Have experience: supervising junior kitchen or production staff. Have formal training or certification in Culinary Arts, Baking, Pastry or Food Production. Understand recipe costing, portion control and production yield. Have experience: working in a commercial confectionery, restaurant, hotel or food production environment. Have strong cake decoration and contemporary finishing skills. Have experience: developing new products for a growing food brand. What we're looking for: We are not simply looking for someone who can bake. We want someone who can help us build products people remember. Someone who brings: Ownership — Someone who treats the kitchen and its products as their responsibility. Quality — No compromise on taste, presentation or hygiene. Speed — The ability to deliver efficiently during busy production periods. Creativity — New ideas, flavours and product concepts. Consistency — Every customer should receive the same excellent product. What the Role Offers Opportunity to contribute to new product development. Competitive remuneration based on experience: and competence. A platform to demonstrate and develop your pastry and confectionery expertise. Opportunity to join a growing confectionery brand. Opportunity for professional growth as the business expands. How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should send their Updated CV and Pictures of their previous pastry / confectionery creations to: [email protected] using “Pastry Chef – Confectionery PH” as the subject of the email. Note Your portfolio matters. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Candidates are strongly encouraged to submit clear photographs showing the quality, variety and presentation of their previous pastry work. Application Deadline: 31st August, 2026. View all Jobs in Nigeria Port Harcourt and 1 other location Port Harcourt , Rivers State