Christiano Bakery

Three Rivers Lodge; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A local lodge in Gauteng is looking for enthusiastic bakers to join their team. The perfect candidates will have a passion for baking, knowledge of food safety, and skills in cake decoration. Responsibilities include baking, ensuring quality, and operating equipment. Ideal candidates are team players who are flexible with working hours and have previous experience in a commercial bakery. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals who thrive in a hands-on role in a culinary environment.

Qualifications

• Understanding of food safety practices and health guidelines.
• Familiarity with all professional kitchen equipment.
• Experience with cake decoration techniques.
• Previous experience as a baker in a commercial bakery.
• Knowledge of baking techniques, ingredients, and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Execute baking tasks following recipes and production schedules.
• Maintain a clean and organized baking area and equipment.
• Ensure the quality and consistency of baked goods.
• Prepare and portion dough for various products.
• Operate commercial baking equipment efficiently and safely.

Skills

Excellent time-management

Attention to detail

Team player

Flexibility

Physical stamina

Creativity

Education

Formal education through a culinary school or technical college

Job description

JOIN OUR TEAM

We’re looking for enthusiastic, reliable, and hardworking individuals to join our team. If you have a passion for great service, love working in a team, and enjoy a hands‑on role, this could be perfect for you.

Baker Responsibilities

• Baking: Execute baking tasks following recipes and production schedules.
• Dough Preparation: Prepare and portion dough for various products.
• Quality Control: Ensure the quality and consistency of baked goods.
• Equipment Operation: Operate commercial baking equipment efficiently and safely.
• Inventory Management: Monitor and manage baking ingredients and supplies.
• Cleanliness: Maintain a clean and organized baking area and equipment.
• Adherence to Standards: Follow health and safety regulations and bakery standards.
• Collaboration: Work effectively with other team members and follow instructions.

Requirements

• Formal education through a culinary school or technical college will be an advantage.
• Familiarity with all professional kitchen equipment.
• Understanding of food safety practices and health guidelines.
• Experience with cake decoration techniques.
• Excellent time‑management and attention to detail.
• Ability to remain calm and focused in a fast‑paced environment.
• Knowledge of chemical processes, recipes, labelling and mixing in baking.
• Previous experience as a baker in a commercial bakery.
• Knowledge of baking techniques, ingredients, and equipment.
• Physical Stamina: Ability to stand for extended periods and lift heavy bags of ingredients.
• Attention to Detail: Precision in measuring ingredients and following recipes.
• Team Player: Collaborative attitude and effective communication skills.
• Flexibility: Willingness to work early mornings, weekends, and public holidays as needed.
• Hygiene Standards: Adherence to strict hygiene and cleanliness standards.
• Creativity: Ability to contribute ideas for new baked goods is a plus.

If you meet these requirements and have a passion for baking, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity in our commercial bakery.

Disclaimer

Please take note of the following: If you do not agree to the terms listed below, please let us know so that we can withdraw your application and remove your information from our system.

• POPI Act – You agree to let us verify the information you provided and keep it on record.
• The information will be destroyed as soon as it is no longer needed.
• Interview Feedback – No reasons will be given upon completion of an interview that has resulted in an unsuccessful application.
• Should you not hear from us in the next 30 working days, please deem your application as unsuccessful.