The Baker

Responsibilities:

Baking Operations and Quality Control:

• Execute daily baking production according to Cinnamona’s approved recipes, standards, and timelines.
• Ensure consistency in taste, texture, portion size, and appearance across all baked goods.
• Monitor oven performance, baking temperatures, and timing to maintain optimal results and reduce waste.

Leadership and Shift Oversight:

• Lead kitchen operations during assigned shifts, ensuring smooth workflow and adherence to standards.
• Supervise, guide, and support Assistant Bakers during shared shifts, providing clear instructions and quality checks.
• Take full responsibility for production quality during shifts where you are the most senior kitchen staff present.

Ingredient Management & Precision:

• Oversee accurate measurement, preparation, and handling of ingredients.
•  Ensure proper storage, freshness, and usage of all raw materials.

Attention to Detail & Process Discipline:

• Conduct visual, sensory, and procedural checks at every stage of production to catch inconsistencies early.
• Maintain strict adherence to portion control, presentation guidelines, and finishing standards.

Kitchen Organization & Hygiene:

• Enforce cleanliness, order, and food safety standards across the kitchen.
• Ensure compliance with hygiene practices and food handling regulations at all times.

Inventory & Waste Control:

• Support inventory tracking and stock planning to avoid shortages or unnecessary waste.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency while maintaining product integrity.

Team Development & Standards Transfer:

• Train, guide, and mentor Assistant Bakers on Cinnamona’s recipes, portioning standards, hygiene practices, and calm kitchen culture.
  
• Coach junior team members through hands-on demonstrations, feedback, and quality checks during live production.
  
• Correct errors constructively and reinforce best practices to maintain consistency across all shifts.Support onboarding and skill development of new kitchen hires.

Who You Are:

• Highly Detail-Oriented: You notice and correct small inconsistencies in measurements, baking outcomes, timing, and presentation.
• Technically Skilled: Confident in core baking techniques and able to troubleshoot production issues calmly.
• Dependable & Accountable: Comfortable taking ownership of production quality during independent shifts.
• Calm Under Pressure: You maintain composure, structure, and order in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Values-Driven: You align with Cinnamona’s philosophy of intentional, mindful baking.
• Team Leader: You communicate clearly, respectfully, and support the growth of junior team members.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Food & Nutrition, Food Science, or a related discipline (required)
• Minimum of 2 years experience in a professional bakery or pastry kitchen
• Proven experience leading or supervising baking operations is an added advantage
• Valid Food Handler Certificate (required or strong advantage)
• Strong numeracy skills for recipe scaling, batch control, and yield management
• Ability to work rotating shifts and commute reliably to Asokoro, Abuja

Benefits:

• Accommodation
• A 14-days per month work schedule