About the position
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 other's 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 and 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/damages
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
