Baker

Pick n Pay; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Pick n Pay is seeking a dedicated Baker for the Brackenfell bakery in the Western Cape. You will prepare products to recipe standards, manage baking schedules, and ensure freshness and presentation while upholding hygiene and safety rules.

Role emphasizes customer service, teamwork, and adherence to health and safety regulations. Full-time, in-store position requiring NQF2 Bakery qualifications and practical assessment.

Qualifications

• NQF2 Craft Baking Learnership or NQF2 Core Skills Programmes 1,2 & 3.
• In-store Practical Assessment required.

Responsibilities

• Product preparations in line with the recipe manual.
• Merchandising and visually appealing bakery displays.
• Deliver friendly customer service within the bakery.
• Maintain hygiene and safe working procedures.
• Deep clean post-production to prevent contamination.
• Assist with safety practices when operating bakery equipment.
• Support daily production planning and stock management.
• On-the-job training and teamwork.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Fast learner

Hygiene

Interpersonal skills

Energy

Food safety

Recipe execution

Education

NQF2 Craft Baking Learnership

NQF2 Core Skills Programmes 1,2 & 3

Tools

Bakery equipment

Job description

## BakerApply: Brackenfell - Western Cape: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: September 21, 2026 (5 days left to apply): JR105945It'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 ruleBakery 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 foodsafety 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