Bakers (X10) โ€“ Nationwide โ€“ 31 October 2025

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Job Opportunity:

Locations: Ottery (Cape Town), Soneike (Cape Town), Sunnydale (Cape Town), Tokai (Cape Town), Parklands (Cape Town), Gqeberha (Eastern Cape), Aqua Park (Tzaneen), Blackburn (KwaZulu-Natal), and Johannesburg South (Gauteng)
Position Type: Permanent โ€“ Full-Time
Work Schedule: 8 hours per day (Shifts, including weekends and public holidays)
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: To Be Confirmed (TBC)
Category: Bakery / Food Production / Retail

Overview

Weโ€™re hiring Bakers & Confectioners (x10) across multiple provinces to join our dynamic in-store bakery teams.
If you have a passion for baking, creativity in crafting delicious goods, and the ability to work in a fast-paced retail environment, this opportunity is for you!

Youโ€™ll be responsible for preparing, baking, and presenting high-quality bakery items, ensuring shelves are always stocked with fresh products and customers are delighted with every visit.

Key Responsibilities

– Follow recipes accurately and maintain product consistency.

– Prepare doughs, batters, and pastries according to established standards.

– Operate baking equipment such as ovens, mixers, and dough sheeters.

– Follow a daily and weekly production schedule to ensure all bakery items are always available.

– Take weekly stock counts and report ingredient shortages promptly.

– Place orders with approved suppliers for replenishment when required.

– Assist in creating new recipe templates for innovative bakery products.

– Maintain cleanliness and organization in all work areas.

– Ensure all baked goods meet food safety, hygiene, and presentation standards.

– Work efficiently during early shifts or busy periods to meet store demand.

– Support the team with special orders and seasonal product preparation.

Minimum Requirements

  • Matric / Grade 12 (essential).
  • Proven experience as a Baker, Confectioner, or Pastry Assistant in a retail or production bakery.
  • Fluent in English (Afrikaans advantageous).
  • Must reside within 25km of the chosen store.
  • Clear criminal record.
  • Ability to work shifts, including weekends and public holidays.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to hygiene standards.

Preferred Attributes

  • South African citizens aged 18โ€“65 years.
  • A passion for baking and food preparation.
  • Reliable, punctual, and able to handle early morning or long shifts.
  • Strong teamwork and communication skills.
  • Able to thrive in a high-pressure, customer-facing environment.
  • Creative flair with a focus on quality and presentation.

Available Positions (x10 Posts)

  1. Baker โ€“ Ottery, Cape Town
  2. Doughnut Maker โ€“ Ottery, Cape Town
  3. Baker โ€“ Soneike, Cape Town
  4. Baker โ€“ Sunnydale, Cape Town
  5. Baker โ€“ Tokai, Cape Town
  6. Confectioner โ€“ Parklands, Cape Town
  7. Baker โ€“ Gqeberha, Eastern Cape
  8. Baker โ€“ Aqua Park, Tzaneen (Limpopo)
  9. Baker โ€“ Blackburn, KwaZulu-Natal
  10. Artisan Baker โ€“ Johannesburg South, Gauteng

Shortlisted candidates may complete a Work Performance Assessment and answer practical baking-related questions such as:

  • How do you ensure recipe accuracy and consistency?
  • How do you maintain hygiene and food safety in a busy bakery?
  • What steps do you take to monitor baking progress and prevent waste?

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in the workplace.
Preference may be given to suitably qualified candidates in line with company employment equity policies.

Bring your passion for baking to life โ€” join our nationwide team of Bakers & Confectioners (x10) and rise with us!

APPLICATION PROCESS

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