Baker (Shoprite Maitland)

Shoprite Group of Companies; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 70 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Cape Town seeks a Baker to serve as a brand ambassador for their bakery. You will ensure customers enjoy fresh baked goods while adhering to health and safety standards. Responsibilities include preparing quality bakery products, maximizing sales, and coaching assistants. The ideal candidate should have at least a Grade 12 certificate and experience in a retail baking environment. This role requires strong detail orientation and effective communication skills in English.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene and OHS Act.
• Experience as a baker assistant or baker in a retail baking environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and produce quality bakery products.
• Ensure customer satisfaction with bakery products.
• Coach bakery assistants to improve production quality.

Skills

Knowledge of food preparation and presentation methods

Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards

Creative orientation towards baking

Strong attention to detail

Ability to communicate in English

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent certificate

Job description

Job title : Baker (Shoprite Maitland)

Job Location : Western Cape, Cape Town

Deadline : December 12, 2025

Purpose of the Job

• As Shoprite'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 Shoprite 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 Shoprite'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/excute 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

• Ideally you have completed or working towards your Grade 12 or equivalent certificate.

Experience

• Experience as a baker assistant / baker in retail baking environment including preparing and baking a variety of baked goods (pastries, breads, rolls, etc)

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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