Head Baker

Starehe Girls' Centre

Starehe Girls Centre is located off Kiambu Road at Bustani Estate, Njathaini, a tranquil setting about 18 kilometers north of Nairobi. The Centre is administratively located in Nairobi County, Kasarani sub-county, Kasarani Division, Roysambu Zone, and Marurui Location. The Starehe Girls community currently consists of a Director, Deputy Director, Principal,

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https://starehegirlscentre.sc.ke/

Head Baker

Role Objective

  • To consistently prepare and bake high quality pastries to required volumes to drive business success.

Key Qualification

  • Diploma in Baking and Pastry or other specialization in pastry from a recognized institution
  • KCSE C Plain and above
  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in Bakey production and management.

Core Skills and Competencies

  • Hands on leader to oversee daily production, quality control, team management and sales of pastries
  • Proven experience in bakery production, quality control, team management and sales growth in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proven experience in Bakery operations, strong leadership skills and a passion for quality baked goods
  • Deep knowledge of baking techniques
  • Ability to meet early morning or high-volume production schedules
  • Experience in handling and maintaining bakery equipment.
  • Inventory and ingredient management for timely re-ordering
  • Creative and innovative to develop recipes that align with changing customer preferences and industry trends
  • Understanding of food safety and capability to adhere to health and quality standards.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Operation Leadership: Lead daily bakery operations to ensure efficiency, quality, and efficiency
  • Production Planning: Create a production schedule to meet customer demand while reducing waste.
  • Team Management: Motivate bakery staff to maintain high performance standards
  • Quality Assurance: Ensure all products adhere to company standards and food safety regulations.
  • Baking: Prepare and bake different pastries to the determined volumes
  • Packaging: Ensure quality, health and packaging standards of all baked goods
  • Hygiene: Maintaining overall hygiene of the bakery
  • Operation and Maintenance: Operating and maintaining bakery equipment for more efficiency and safety
  • Any other work as may be assigned from time to time.

 

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their applications by following the specified steps. Submit your application by 6 th July 2026.

Submit an application letter and a curriculum vitae that includes the contact information of three referees. Additionally, copies of your certificates, testimonials, copies of your ID, and your KRA PIN. Send all documents to recruitment@starehegirlscentre.co.ke

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