Cook / Baker at Lagos, Nigeria

• Company: Anonymous Employer
• Location: Lagos, Nigeria
• Job Type: Full-time (On-site)
• Salary: ₦150,000 – ₦250,000 per month (Based on experience)
• Minimum Qualification: SSCE (Secondary School Certificate)
• Experience Required: 2–3 years of professional cooking or baking experience

About the Job / Overview

A popular and bustling café in Lagos is looking for a skilled, creative, and experienced Cook/Baker to join its culinary team. In this role, you will be responsible for creating delicious, high-quality pastries and light meals that keep customers coming back. We are seeking someone who can combine precision baking with fast-paced kitchen execution while maintaining top-tier standards of hygiene and food presentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Artisanal Baking: Bake a variety of fresh pastries from scratch daily, including signature croissants, muffins, cinnamon rolls, and Danish pastries.
• Light Meal & Breakfast Preparation: Cook and assemble delicious breakfast dishes, gourmet sandwiches, wraps, and other quick-serve meals.
• Quality & Presentation: Ensure that all food items consistently taste exceptional and are attractively plated or packaged for customers.
• Kitchen Workflow Management: Handle daily kitchen preparation, manage ingredient stations, and efficiently process customer orders.
• Inventory & Waste Control: Monitor ingredient usage closely, practice proper stock rotation, and minimize food waste to support cost efficiency.
• Kitchen Safety & Sanitation: Maintain strict adherence to kitchen hygiene guidelines, equipment cleanliness, and overall food safety protocols.

Requirements & Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Experience: 2 to 3 years of hands-on professional experience working as a cook or baker in a café, restaurant, or commercial bakery.
• Specialized Skill: Must possess proven, practical experience in making authentic croissants from scratch.
• Menu Competency: Strong background in preparing breakfast items, custom sandwiches, and wraps.
• Speed Under Pressure: Ability to stay organized, focused, and work quickly during high-volume peak periods and rushes.
• Safety Knowledge: Solid understanding of food safety regulations, cross-contamination prevention, and kitchen hygiene.
• Creative Flair: A natural eye for aesthetic baking design and appealing food presentation.
• Communication Skills: Good command of the English language for effective team coordination.

Salary & Remuneration

• Monthly Compensation: ₦150,000 – ₦250,000 monthly, determined by the employer's terms and the candidate's level of expertise.