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To prepare, bake, and finish a variety of bakery products in line with established recipes and quality standards. The role ensures that all products meet freshness, taste, and presentation expectations while maintaining high levels of hygiene, food safety, and workplace cleanliness. The Baker is also responsible for monitoring ingredient usage, managing baking schedules to meet customer demand, and supporting the overall efficiency and success of the bakery department.
Matric / Grade 12
NQF2 Craft Baking Learnership OR NQF2 Core Skills Programmes 1,2 & 3
In-store Practical Assessment
Product Preparations
Adhere to ingredient selection and method in strict accordance with the recipe manual
Merchandising
Adhere to the bakery merchandising flow
Keep categories together when merchandising
Merchandise in a visually appealing manner
Customer Service
Give customers undivided attention when serving them within the bakery department
Answer customer queries and redirect to the appropriate supervisor/manager
Promote sales to achieve budget
Hygiene and Housekeeping
Maintain clean-as-you-go procedures during production to avoid food safety risks
Deep clean post-production to avoid contamination and pest infestation
Ensure equipment is kept clean and in a good working condition
Adhere to safety procedure when operating equipment in the Bakery to avoid any occupational risks
Communicate any equipment faults and abnormalities to the relevant manager
Administration
Analyse sales, customer order book and wastage daily to inform the drafting of the daily production plan
On-the-job training
Efficient work environment and effective teamwork
Closing Date: 23 June 2026
If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!
Discover who we are
Welcome to Pick n Pay, where family values and customer-centricity converge to create an unparalleled shopping experience. Since 1967, when the visionary Raymond Ackerman championed the cause of consumers by acquiring the first few stores, the Ackerman family's dedication has steered our journey of growth and expansion.
Today, Pick n Pay stands tall across South Africa, Botswana, Zambia, and Lesotho, embodying our commitment to serving communities far and wide. Additionally, we proudly hold a 49% share in TM Supermarkets, a Zimbabwean retail giant, further extending our reach and impact.
Our core offering spans groceries, clothing, and general merchandise, tailored to meet the diverse needs of our customers. But our dedication doesn't stop there. We go beyond the ordinary, offering value-added services that align with the evolving expectations of our patrons.
The Group strives to address socio-economic challenges through the supply of high-quality, affordable food for all customers, while providing significant employment and economic opportunities across its value chain.
To ensure utmost convenience and accessibility, Pick n Pay operates through various store formats, including both franchised and owned establishments. Whether you step into our stores for a quick grocery run or a leisurely shopping spree, expect nothing less than a seamless and enriching experience at Pick n Pay—the quintessential family store focused on you, our valued customer.
