Baker Role at Pick n Pay (Multiple Locations)
Job Description
As a Baker at Pick n Pay, you will be an integral part of delivering fresh, high-quality baked goods to customers across various locations. This role is perfect for individuals passionate about baking, eager to apply their craft in a fast-paced retail environment, and committed to upholding the highest standards of food safety and customer service. You will be responsible for the entire baking process, from ingredient selection and preparation to merchandising and customer interaction, ensuring that every product meets Pick n Pay's renowned quality benchmarks. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to grow your skills within a leading South African retailer, contributing directly to the daily satisfaction of thousands of shoppers.
Key Responsibilities
- Adhere strictly to ingredient selection and method in accordance with the recipe manual to ensure consistent product quality.
- Follow the bakery merchandising flow, keeping categories together and presenting products in a visually appealing manner to attract customers.
- Provide undivided attention to customers within the bakery department, answering queries and redirecting to appropriate supervisors/managers when necessary.
- Actively promote sales to achieve budget targets, contributing to the department's overall success.
- Maintain 'clean-as-you-go' procedures during production to prevent food safety risks and ensure a hygienic workspace.
- Perform deep cleaning post-production to avoid contamination and pest infestation, upholding stringent hygiene standards.
- Ensure all equipment is kept clean and in good working condition, reporting any faults or abnormalities to the relevant manager promptly.
- Adhere to safety procedures when operating bakery equipment to prevent occupational risks and ensure a safe working environment.
- Analyse daily sales, customer order books, and wastage to inform the drafting of the daily production plan, optimizing efficiency and minimizing waste.
- Actively participate in on-the-job training to enhance baking skills and contribute to an efficient work environment and effective teamwork.
Why Join the Company
At Pick n Pay, you're not just joining a retailer; you're becoming part of an organisation dedicated to creating exceptional shopping experiences and a vibrant work environment. Founded in 1967, Pick n Pay is one of South Africa's largest retail chains, built on a commitment to quality and value. The company's mission is to 'serve with our hearts, create a great place to be, and with our minds, create an excellent place to shop'. This is underpinned by core values such as a passion for customers, respect and care for colleagues, fostering personal growth, nurturing leadership, living by honesty and integrity, supporting communities, and taking individual responsibility and accountability. Pick n Pay strives to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining top talent by creating a work environment that celebrates achievements and values individual contributions. Here, your work is meaningful, recognised, and rewarded, offering significant opportunities for career advancement and the chance to shape the future of retail in Africa.How to Apply
Select the direct application link below for each position.
Requirements
- NQF2 Craft Baking Learnership OR NQF2 Core Skills Programmes 1,2 & 3.
- In-store Practical Assessment.
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