Baker

Shoprite Group of Companies; Boksburg; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Gauteng, Boksburg, is seeking a Baker to produce high-quality baked goods and ensure customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have a Grade 12 qualification with experience in a retail bakery environment. This role involves adhering to food safety and hygiene standards while maintaining the company's quality image. Join us to bring joy to our customers with delicious baked goods.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 educational qualification required.
• Relevant baking certification is advantageous.
• Experience in a retail baking environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and produce quality bakery products.
• Apply food safety and hygiene standards.
• Ensure customer satisfaction with bakery products.

Skills

Knowledge of food preparation and presentation methods

Knowledge of food safety, hygiene and OHS Act

Creative orientation towards baking

Strong attention to detail

Ability to communicate in English

Education

Grade 12

Certificate relevant to the role

Job description

Job title

Baker

Job Location

Gauteng, Boksburg

Deadline

December 12, 2025

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Purpose of the Job

• As Checker's Bakery brand ambassador, you bring joy to our customers lives by ensuring they have all the fresh baked goods on our product list at their convenience.
• You work hard to promote a good image of the Checkers brand by following company standards including health and safety requirements, as you produce a wide variety of fresh and delicious tasting baked products.
• You diligently follow Checker's bakery recipes and product and display guidelines to surprise and delight our customers with a consistent bakery product experience.

Job Objectives

• Prepare and produce quality bakery products
• Apply housekeeping, food and safety and hygiene standards
• Plan, prepare and process / execute production according to effective schedules
• Focus on maximising sales and limiting waste
• Ensure customer satisfaction with their bakery products
• Coach bakery assistants and new bakers to increase bakery production quality and capacity

Qualifications

• Grade 12
• Certificate relevant to the role (Advantageous)

Experience

• Experience as a baker assistant / baker in retail baking environment including preparing and baking a variety of baked goods (pastries, breads, rolls, etc)
• Experience in food preparation and presentation methods (Advantageous)
• Hands-on experience addressing food safety issues within operational environments (Advantageous)

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of food preparation and presentation methods, techniques and quality standards.
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene and OHS Act.
• Creative orientation towards baking.
• A strong attention to detail and high quality orientation.
• Ability to communicate in English.
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