Baker

Career27; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 179,000 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

Career27 in Ottery, Western Cape, is seeking a dedicated Baker to prepare and finish a variety of bakery products according to established recipes and quality standards. You will monitor ingredient usage, manage baking schedules, and support overall bakery efficiency and cleanliness.

The role emphasizes food safety, high hygiene, customer service, and adherence to company policies. This is a full-time on-site position with opportunities for growth within the bakery department.

Qualifications

• Non-allergy to flour is required.
• Ability to follow recipes precisely using metric measurements.
• Provide friendly customer service in a bakery environment.
• Demonstrate passion for baking and bakery products.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills are essential.
• Maintain high energy levels throughout shifts.
• Maintain excellent personal hygiene per food-safety standards.
• Ability to grasp new information quickly and apply it.
• Respect PnP values and culture.
• Adhere to food safety and safe working procedures.
• Operate bakery equipment correctly and safely.
• Comply with Health and Safety Act and bakery legislation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare products according to recipe manuals.
• Merchandise bakery items in an appealing manner.
• Provide attentive customer service and answer queries.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the bakery area.
• Record and report any equipment faults or safety issues.
• Assist with daily production planning and wastage control.
• Support a cooperative team environment and meet targets.

Skills

Non-allergy to flour

Recipe execution to metric units

Customer service

Passion for baking

Interpersonal skills

High energy

Personal hygiene

Adaptability

PnP values

Food safety

Safe working procedures

Bakery equipment

Health and Safety Act

Bakery legislation

Education

NQF2 Craft Baking Learnership

NQF2 Core Skills Programmes 1,2 & 3

Job description

## BakerApply: Ottery - Western Cape: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: September 21, 2026 (5 days left to apply): JR105939It'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 flourAbility to execute recipe to metric unitsAbility to offer friendly customer servicePassion for baking and bakery productsGood interpersonal skillsHigh energy levelsExcellent personal hygieneAbility to grasp new information with speed and easePnP values and cultureCustomer service ethosPnP Customer ProfileFood safetySafe working proceduresHouse rulesBakery equipmentRecipe manualHealth and Safety ActBakery Legislation**Minimum Requirements:**NQF2 Craft Baking Learnership OR NQF2 Core Skills Programmes 1,2 & 3In-store Practical Assessment**Key Responsibilities:**Product PreparationsAdhere to ingredient selection and method in strict accordance with the recipe manualMerchandisingAdhere to the bakery merchandising flowKeep categories together when merchandisingMerchandise in a visually appealing mannerCustomer ServiceGive customers undivided attention when serving them within the bakery departmentAnswer customer queries and redirect to the appropriate supervisor/managerPromote sales to achieve budgetHygiene and HousekeepingMaintain clean-as-you-go procedures during production to avoid food safety risksDeep clean post-production to avoid contamination and pest infestationEnsure equipment is kept clean and in a good working conditionAdhere to safety procedure when operating equipment in the Bakery to avoid any occupational risksCommunicate any equipment faults and abnormalities to the relevant managerAdministrationAnalyse sales, customer order book and wastage daily to inform the drafting of the daily production planOn-the-job trainingEfficient work environment and effective teamwork**Closing Date 10 OCT 2026**