Pastry Chef

We are seeking an experienced and skilled Pastry Chef to join our growing team. The ideal candidate must have hands-on experience in pastry production, a strong understanding of baking techniques, and the ability to follow recipes with precise measurements to ensure consistent product quality.

The successful candidate must understand the science of baking, accurately measure ingredients, follow standard recipes, maintain consistent product quality, and work efficiently to meet daily production targets.

The Pastry Chef will be responsible for preparing, baking, decorating, and presenting a variety of pastries, cakes, desserts, and other baked products.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about baking, creative, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently while maintaining high standards of hygiene and food safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure proper storage, labelling, and handling of ingredients and finished products.
• Work with the Head Baker and bakery team to plan daily production and meet customer demand.
• Assist in developing product costing and portion-control procedures to support profitability.
• Prepare and produce a variety of pastries, cakes, cookies, doughnuts, meat pies, sausage rolls, puff-puff, tarts, cupcakes, desserts, and other bakery products.
• Maintain a clean and hygienic working environment in compliance with food safety standards.
• Monitor product freshness and ensure that finished goods meet the bakery's quality requirements.
• Maintain consistency across production batches and minimize errors, wastage, and unnecessary ingredient costs.
• Monitor ingredient stock levels and report shortages to the appropriate supervisor.
• Decorate, finish, and present pastries and desserts to a high professional standard.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of ingredient ratios, baking temperatures, mixing techniques, proofing times, and baking durations.
• Accurately measure and weigh ingredients according to established recipes and production specifications.
• Operate baking equipment, mixers, ovens, and other pastry production tools safely and efficiently.
• Follow recipes and baking procedures precisely to ensure consistency in taste, texture, appearance, size, and quality.
• Develop new pastry recipes and recommend innovative products that appeal to customers.
• Ensure all baking equipment and work surfaces are properly cleaned and maintained after use.
• Requirements and Qualifications
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and manage multiple production tasks efficiently.
• Ability to operate commercial baking equipment safely.
• Proven experience preparing a wide range of pastries, cakes, desserts, and other baked products.
• Relevant culinary or pastry training is an advantage; demonstrated professional experience is essential.
• Practical knowledge of pastry decoration, finishing techniques, and product presentation.
• Must be highly skilled in accurate ingredient measurement and weighing, using kitchen scales, measuring tools, and standardized recipes.
• Ability to follow recipes accurately and consistently reproduce the same product quality across multiple batches.
• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience as a Pastry Chef or in a similar professional pastry production role.
• Must be reliable, creative, hardworking, and committed to quality.
• Strong understanding of baking ratios, ingredient functions, mixing methods, oven temperatures, proofing, and baking times.
• Good time management, organization, and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of food hygiene, safe food handling, ingredient storage, and kitchen sanitation.
• Must reside in Ikorodu or nearby areas, or be able to commute daily.
• Key Skills and Competencies:
• Ingredient and production cost control.
• Creativity and product development.
• Quality control and consistency.
• Precision in measurement and recipe execution.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving.
• Time management and teamwork.
• Professional pastry preparation and baking techniques.
• Food safety and hygiene management.
• What We Offer
• Opportunities to develop new products and improve baking skills.
• Career growth opportunities within Spesa.
• Opportunity to work with a growing bakery brand.
• Competitive remuneration based on experience and competence.
• A professional and supportive working environment.
• How to Apply
• Interested and qualified candidates should:
• Click here to apply online
• Application Deadline:
• 16th November, 2026.
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