Café Bakery Specialist - Pastry & Bread Pro

The Recruitment Pig; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 112,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

The Recruitment Pig is seeking a skilled baker to join our café team in Pretoria. This role focuses on pastry and bread production in a fast-paced environment, with strong operational support to deliver fresh products daily.

You will bake pastries, cakes, and signature breads, prepare ingredients, and operate ovens safely while maintaining clean, hygienic workspaces. Early shifts and high-volume periods require calm, teamwork, and strong time management.

Qualifications

• Two years of professional baking experience in a retail or café setup.
• Ability to work well and stay calm in a busy, high-pressure kitchen.
• Good time management to handle early morning schedules.
• Positive attitude and strong teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Bake a fresh daily selection of pastries, cakes, and signature bread items.
• Prepare raw ingredients carefully according to standard café recipes.
• Operate commercial ovens and standard kitchen equipment safely.
• Monitor oven temperatures to ensure perfect baking.
• Keep kitchen workstation clean, neat, and hygienic.
• Help manage kitchen stock levels and report shortages early.
• Clean kitchen utensils, counters, and machinery at end of day.

Skills

Baking

Time management

Teamwork

Calm under pressure

Job description

The Recruitment Pig is seeking a skilled baker to join our café team in Pretoria. This role focuses on pastry and bread production in a fast-paced environment, with strong operational support to deliver fresh products daily.

You will bake pastries, cakes, and signature breads, prepare ingredients, and operate ovens safely while maintaining clean, hygienic workspaces. Early shifts and high-volume periods require calm, teamwork, and strong time management.