Trainee Bakery Manager at PnP

Pick n Pay; Somerset West; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Somerset West seeks a Bakery Supervisor responsible for maintaining hygiene standards, managing production planning, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Applicants should have Grade 12 and preferably an NQF 3 Bakery qualification with experience in bakery management. The role involves overseeing stock control and administration and conducting quality checks. The closing date for applications is December 11, 2025.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 required.
• Preferably have NQF 3 Bakery qualification.
• Experience as Baker or Bakery Supervisor/Manager.

Responsibilities

• Ensure hygiene and safety standards are maintained.
• Plan and co-ordinate bakery production schedule.
• Manage stock effectively and control expenses.
• Conduct regular quality checks.
• Provide customer service and advice.

Skills

Performance monitoring

Problem-solving

Customer interaction

Flexibility

Education

Grade 12

Preferably NQF 3 Bakery qualification

Job description

Location: Pick n Pay Somerset West, Western Cape, South Africa

Role Summary

To support the effective operation of the bakery by maintaining high standards of hygiene, safety, product quality and customer service. The role is responsible for assisting with production planning, stock control, cost management and accurate administration. It also involves monitoring departmental performance, minimising wastage and supporting bakery staff to ensure efficient, customer‑focused service delivery.

Requirements

• Grade 12
• Preferably NQF 3 Bakery qualification
• Experience as a Baker / Bakery Supervisor / Manager

Competencies

• Ability to monitor and develop others' performance. Acknowledges good performance, confronts and corrects poor performance.
• Ability to solve new/unfamiliar problems by generating workable solutions.
• Ability to identify / prioritise urgent matters and attend to them immediately.
• Willing to be flexible and multi-skilled.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure that hygiene, housekeeping and safe working standards are maintained (floor, back‑up).
• Ensure that security procedures are adhered to.
• Ensure that services and products are provided to customers in the above manner by all bakery staff.
• Plan and co‑ordinate daily, weekly and monthly production of all bakery products according to company specifications.
• Order and manage stock effectively.
• Follow up and control expenses according to laid down standards.
• Ensure that all admin procedures are complied with and completed on time (including scheduling of staff, leave requests, pricing, costs etc).
• Conduct regular quality checks.
• Prevent wastage / shrinkage / damage.
• Ensure that all administration is completed accurately and timeously.
• Analyse, maintain and update relevant information/documentation, take required action when necessary.
• Approach and advise customers on the product, listen to customers' requests, provide the required product or services.
• Analyse profitability of department, make recommendations or take required actions.
• Manage employees to ensure standards are maintained by competent, motivated employees.

Closing Date - 11 December 2025