We are seeking a skilled, creative, hygienic, and customer-oriented Parfait, Smoothie & Fruit Juice Personnel to prepare and serve high-quality parfaits, smoothies, and freshly squeezed fruit juices.
The ideal candidate must have practical experience in fruit preparation, beverage production, recipe combinations, product presentation, and food safety. The successful candidate must be able to consistently deliver fresh, attractive, and quality products while maintaining excellent hygiene and customer service standards.
- Prepare and serve different varieties of parfaits, smoothies, and fresh fruit juices.
- Wash, peel, cut, and process fruits and other ingredients appropriately.
- Prepare smoothies using fruits, yoghurt, milk, and other approved ingredients.
- Prepare fresh fruit juices using appropriate equipment and preparation techniques.
- Prepare attractive parfait combinations using yoghurt, fruits, granola, cereals, nuts, and other toppings.
- Ensure consistency in taste, quality, presentation, and portion sizes.
- Develop and suggest new product combinations and recipes to improve product variety.
- Ensure all products are freshly prepared, properly packaged, and attractively presented.
- Monitor ingredient usage, stock levels, and product shelf life.
- Ensure proper storage and preservation of fruits, dairy products, and other perishable ingredients.
- Maintain cleanliness of the preparation area, equipment, blenders, juicers, utensils, and display units.
- Minimise wastage and ensure proper accountability for ingredients and supplies.
- Attend to customers professionally, take orders, and provide recommendations where necessary.
- Monitor customer feedback and report complaints or product-related concerns to management.
- Comply with company food safety, hygiene, and operational procedures.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by management.
Requirements and Qualifications
- Minimum of SSCE/WAEC qualification.
- Minimum of 1 - 2 years of proven experience in parfait, smoothie, and fruit juice preparation.
- Practical knowledge of fruit selection, handling, cutting, blending, juicing, and presentation.
- Ability to operate blenders, juicers, and other food preparation equipment.
- Good knowledge of food hygiene, sanitation, and safe food handling practices.
- Creativity in developing fruit combinations, smoothie recipes, and parfait presentations.
- Good customer service and communication skills.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced retail environment.
- High level of cleanliness, punctuality, honesty, and professionalism.
- Food safety or food handling certification will be an added advantage.
- Parfait preparation and presentation.
- Smoothie and fresh fruit juice production.
- Fruit handling and preservation.
- Recipe development and product consistency.
- Portion control and inventory management.
- Food hygiene and safety compliance.
- Waste reduction and cost awareness.
- Customer service and time management.
Only candidates with relevant practical experience will be shortlisted.