Baker and Confectioner

Lumina Personnel; Boksburg; On-site; ZAR 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Lumina Personnel in East Rand, Gauteng seeks an experienced Baker-Confectioner to join a supermarket team. The role involves producing breads, pastries, cakes and confections to store standards, following recipes and ensuring consistent quality.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in retail bakery, strong decorating skills, and is comfortable with long standing periods, lifting and early shifts to meet daily production schedules.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a commercial baker or confectioner in a retail SPAR supermarket.
• Strong understanding of breads, rolls, pastries, cakes, doughs, and other bakery goods.
• Ability to follow recipes precisely and ensure consistent quality and portion control.
• Skilled in operating ovens, mixers, proofers, dough sheeters, and other bakery equipment.
• Food safety and hygiene knowledge and practices.
• Ability to work weekends, early shifts, and meet daily production schedules.
• Cake and pastry decorating including piping, glazing, finishing techniques.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift heavy bags/trays.

Responsibilities

• Daily Production: Prepare and bake breads, rolls, pastries, cakes, and confectionery products in line with store requirements.
• Recipe Compliance: Follow standard recipes and portion sizes to maintain consistent product quality.
• Display & Presentation: Decorate and arrange baked goods attractively to enhance sales.
• Stock Monitoring: Manage ingredients, baking supplies, and stock rotation (FIFO) minimize waste.
• Equipment Care: Clean and maintain baking tools and machinery according to health and safety.
• Compliance: Ensure all baking activities comply with food safety and hygiene regulations at all times.

Skills

Baking

Confectionery

Food safety

Hygiene

Cake decorating

Equipment operation

Time management

Stock handling

Customer service

Tools

Ovens

Mixers

Provers

Dough sheeters

Job description

Job Title: Baker and a Confectioner

Location: East Rand, Gauteng.

Salary: Market-related

We are looking for an experienced and skilled Baker-Confectioner to join our dynamic supermarket team.

REQUIREMENT:

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a commercial baker or confectioner in a retail SPAR supermarket,

• Strong understanding of bread, rolls, pastries, cakes, doughs, and other baked/confectionery goods.

• Ability to follow recipes precisely and ensure consistent quality and portion control.

• Skilled in operating ovens, mixers, proofers, dough sheeters, and other bakery equipment.

• Food Safety & Hygiene: Knowledge of principles, food handling, and hygiene standards.

• Able to work weekends, early shifts, and manage time efficiently to meet daily production schedules.

• Skill in decorating cakes and pastries, including piping, glazing, and finishing techniques.

• Comfortable standing for long periods and lifting bags of flour or trays of products.

DUTIES

• Daily Production: Prepare and bake breads, rolls, pastries, cakes, and confectionery products in line with store requirements.

• Recipe Compliance: Follow standard recipes and portion sizes to maintain consistent product quality.

• Display & Presentation: Decorate and arrange baked goods attractively to enhance sales.

• Stock Monitoring: Manage ingredients, baking supplies, and stock rotation (FIFO) minimize waste.

• Equipment Care: Clean and maintain baking tools and machinery according to health and safety.

• Compliance: Ensure all baking activities comply with food safety and hygiene regulations at all times.

Experience:

1. Baking and food preparation.

2. Following baking schedules.

3. Recipe and menu development.

4. Quality control and food safety.

5. Inventory management.

6. Customer service.

7. Pricing and labeling.

8. Cleaning and maintenance.

9. Compliance with regulations.