About this role
A reputable café in Lagos is hiring a mid‑level Cook/Baker on a full‑time basis. The role involves creating pastries such as croissants and Danish pastries, as well as preparing breakfast, wraps and sandwiches for a café setting. You will oversee daily pastry production, kitchen prep, and timely order delivery, while ensuring food quality, presentation and portion control. The job requires experience in a café or bakery environment, with proven laminated pastry skills and knowledge of food safety and kitchen operations. Salary is stated as N150,000 to N250,000 per month, with an application deadline of 30 October 2026.
What you would do
- Prepare and bake a variety of café pastries (croissants, Danish pastries, cinnamon rolls, muffins, etc.).
- Prepare breakfast and brunch dishes, wraps, sandwiches, and light meals.
- Maintain consistency in taste, texture, presentation and portions.
- Manage daily pastry production, kitchen prep, and timely order delivery.
- Monitor inventory and control ingredient usage to minimise waste.
- Maintain high standards of food hygiene and safety.
What they are asking for
- 2–3 years of practical experience in a café, bakery, patisserie or restaurant kitchen.
- Proven experience making laminated pastries from scratch (dough preparation, lamination, proofing, baking).
- Strong skills in preparing English breakfast dishes, wraps and sandwiches.
- Ability to work efficiently and maintain quality during busy service periods.
- Good understanding of food safety, hygiene and kitchen operations.
- Creativity in pastry development and presentation.
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