About this role
A Senior Baker is needed in Abuja to provide technical leadership across the bakery production process, ensuring consistent, high-quality products according to approved recipes and schedules. The role involves supporting the Production Supervisor, supervising bakery operators, and resolving production issues. Responsibilities include leading production activities, supervising mixing, fermentation, proofing and baking, monitoring dough quality and timing, ensuring recipe and product consistency, reducing wastage, maintaining hygiene, and keeping production records. Candidates should have substantial bakery experience, knowledge of industrial equipment, and the ability to supervise staff and work rotating shifts. The employer is Sugar Instinct Cakes, a premium brand focusing on custom and celebration cakes as part of the Batter Group.
What you would do
- Execute approved bakery recipes
- Lead bakery production activities
- Supervise mixing, fermentation, proofing and baking processes
- Monitor dough quality and production timing
- Ensure product consistency
- Supervise bakery operators
- Troubleshoot production problems
- Train junior bakery personnel
- Monitor ingredient utilisation
- Maintain bakery hygiene and ensure SOP compliance
What they are asking for
- Minimum of 5 years' commercial bakery experience
- Demonstrated experience in bread/bakery production
- Knowledge of industrial bakery equipment
- Strong dough preparation and handling skills
- Understanding of proofing and baking processes
- Ability to supervise production operators
- Ability to work rotating shifts
- Strong attention to quality and consistency
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