Baker

Pick n Pay

Cape Town

On-site

ZAR 67,000 - 112,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Job summary

Pick n Pay in Cape Town seeks a bakery team member to prepare products, follow the recipe manual, and ensure quality while maintaining high hygiene standards.

You will merchandise displays, assist customers, and support daily production planning with attention to waste and sales data.

Qualifications

NQF2 baking training or equivalent
In-store Practical Assessment
Strong hygiene and safety compliance
Customer-focused attitude

Responsibilities

Product Preparations
Adhere to ingredient selection and method in strict accordance with the recipe manual
Merchandising
Adhere to the bakery merchandising flow
Keep categories together when merchandising
Merchandise in a visually appealing manner
Customer Service
Give customers undivided attention when serving them within the bakery department
Answer customer queries and redirect to the appropriate supervisor/manager
Promote sales to achieve budget
Hygiene and Housekeeping
Maintain clean-as-you-go procedures during production to avoid food safety risks
Deep clean post-production to avoid contamination and pest infestation
Ensure equipment is kept clean and in a good working condition
Adhere to safety procedure when operating equipment in the Bakery to avoid any occupational risks
Communicate any equipment faults and abnormalities to the relevant manager
Administration
Analyse sales, customer order book and wastage daily to inform the drafting of the daily production plan
On-the-job training
Efficient work environment and effective teamwork

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Food safety

Hygiene

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

NQF2 Craft Baking Learnership

NQF2 Core Skills Programmes 1-3

In-store Practical Assessment

Tools

Bakery equipment

Merchandising tools

Job description

It’s fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing!

To prepare, bake, and finish a variety of bakery products in line with established recipes and quality standards. The role ensures that all products meet freshness, taste, and presentation expectations while maintaining high levels of hygiene, food safety, and workplace cleanliness. The Baker is also responsible for monitoring ingredient usage, managing baking schedules to meet customer demand, and supporting the overall efficiency and success of the bakery department.

Competencies:

Non-allergy to flour
Ability to execute recipe to metric units
Ability to offer friendly customer service
Passion for baking and bakery products
Good interpersonal skills
High energy levels
Excellent personal hygiene
Ability to grasp new information with speed and ease
PnP values and culture
Customer service ethos
PnP Customer Profile
Food safety
Safe working procedures
House rules
Bakery equipment
Recipe manual
Health and Safety Act
Bakery Legislation

Minimum Requirements:

NQF2 Craft Baking Learnership OR NQF2 Core Skills Programmes 1,2 & 3
In-store Practical Assessment

Key Responsibilities:

Product Preparations
Adhere to ingredient selection and method in strict accordance with the recipe manual
Merchandising
Adhere to the bakery merchandising flow
Keep categories together when merchandising
Merchandise in a visually appealing manner
Customer Service
Give customers undivided attention when serving them within the bakery department
Answer customer queries and redirect to the appropriate supervisor/manager
Promote sales to achieve budget
Hygiene and Housekeeping
Maintain clean-as-you-go procedures during production to avoid food safety risks
Deep clean post-production to avoid contamination and pest infestation
Ensure equipment is kept clean and in a good working condition
Adhere to safety procedure when operating equipment in the Bakery to avoid any occupational risks
Communicate any equipment faults and abnormalities to the relevant manager
Administration
Analyse sales, customer order book and wastage daily to inform the drafting of the daily production plan
On-the-job training
Efficient work environment and effective teamwork