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1

Position Overview

Pick n Pay Retailers is recruiting a Baker for its bakery department in Ottery, Western Cape. This permanent opportunity is ideal for candidates passionate about baking and food production. The successful applicant will prepare, bake, and finish bakery products while maintaining high standards of freshness, presentation, hygiene, and food safety.


The role offers valuable hands-on experience in a fast-paced retail bakery environment focused on customer satisfaction and product quality.

1

Position Overview

Pick n Pay Retailers is recruiting a Baker for its bakery department in Ottery, Western Cape. This permanent opportunity is ideal for candidates passionate about baking and food production. The successful applicant will prepare, bake, and finish bakery products while maintaining high standards of freshness, presentation, hygiene, and food safety.


The role offers valuable hands-on experience in a fast-paced retail bakery environment focused on customer satisfaction and product quality.

1

Position Overview

Pick n Pay Retailers is recruiting a Baker for its bakery department in Ottery, Western Cape. This permanent opportunity is ideal for candidates passionate about baking and food production. The successful applicant will prepare, bake, and finish bakery products while maintaining high standards of freshness, presentation, hygiene, and food safety.


The role offers valuable hands-on experience in a fast-paced retail bakery environment focused on customer satisfaction and product quality.

1

Position Overview

Pick n Pay Retailers is recruiting a Baker for its bakery department in Ottery, Western Cape. This permanent opportunity is ideal for candidates passionate about baking and food production. The successful applicant will prepare, bake, and finish bakery products while maintaining high standards of freshness, presentation, hygiene, and food safety.


The role offers valuable hands-on experience in a fast-paced retail bakery environment focused on customer satisfaction and product quality.

2

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have:

  • Grade 12 / Matric

  • NQF Level 2 Craft Baking Learnership OR NQF2 Core Skills Programmes 1, 2 & 3

  • Ability to pass an in-store practical assessment

  • Basic understanding of bakery production processes

  • Good customer service skills

  • Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment

  • Good communication and teamwork skills


Advantageous:

  • Previous bakery or food production experience

  • Knowledge of merchandising

  • Experience working with commercial bakery equipment


NB: Applicants may be required to complete a practical baking assessment. Hygiene and food safety compliance are critical for this role. Shift work, weekends, and public holidays may be required.

2

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have:

  • Grade 12 / Matric

  • NQF Level 2 Craft Baking Learnership OR NQF2 Core Skills Programmes 1, 2 & 3

  • Ability to pass an in-store practical assessment

  • Basic understanding of bakery production processes

  • Good customer service skills

  • Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment

  • Good communication and teamwork skills


Advantageous:

  • Previous bakery or food production experience

  • Knowledge of merchandising

  • Experience working with commercial bakery equipment


NB: Applicants may be required to complete a practical baking assessment. Hygiene and food safety compliance are critical for this role. Shift work, weekends, and public holidays may be required.

2

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have:

  • Grade 12 / Matric

  • NQF Level 2 Craft Baking Learnership OR NQF2 Core Skills Programmes 1, 2 & 3

  • Ability to pass an in-store practical assessment

  • Basic understanding of bakery production processes

  • Good customer service skills

  • Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment

  • Good communication and teamwork skills


Advantageous:

  • Previous bakery or food production experience

  • Knowledge of merchandising

  • Experience working with commercial bakery equipment


NB: Applicants may be required to complete a practical baking assessment. Hygiene and food safety compliance are critical for this role. Shift work, weekends, and public holidays may be required.

2

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have:

  • Grade 12 / Matric

  • NQF Level 2 Craft Baking Learnership OR NQF2 Core Skills Programmes 1, 2 & 3

  • Ability to pass an in-store practical assessment

  • Basic understanding of bakery production processes

  • Good customer service skills

  • Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment

  • Good communication and teamwork skills


Advantageous:

  • Previous bakery or food production experience

  • Knowledge of merchandising

  • Experience working with commercial bakery equipment


NB: Applicants may be required to complete a practical baking assessment. Hygiene and food safety compliance are critical for this role. Shift work, weekends, and public holidays may be required.

3

Key Responsibilities

Successful applicants will be responsible for:

  • Preparing bakery products according to approved recipes

  • Monitoring ingredient usage and baking schedules

  • Merchandising bakery products attractively for customers

  • Delivering excellent customer service within the bakery department

  • Maintaining hygiene and clean-as-you-go procedures

  • Cleaning bakery equipment and reporting faults

  • Monitoring daily sales, orders, and product wastage

  • Supporting teamwork and operational efficiency


Tip: Demonstrating consistency, cleanliness, and attention to detail during practical assessments can improve your chances.

3

Key Responsibilities

Successful applicants will be responsible for:

  • Preparing bakery products according to approved recipes

  • Monitoring ingredient usage and baking schedules

  • Merchandising bakery products attractively for customers

  • Delivering excellent customer service within the bakery department

  • Maintaining hygiene and clean-as-you-go procedures

  • Cleaning bakery equipment and reporting faults

  • Monitoring daily sales, orders, and product wastage

  • Supporting teamwork and operational efficiency


Tip: Demonstrating consistency, cleanliness, and attention to detail during practical assessments can improve your chances.

3

Key Responsibilities

Successful applicants will be responsible for:

  • Preparing bakery products according to approved recipes

  • Monitoring ingredient usage and baking schedules

  • Merchandising bakery products attractively for customers

  • Delivering excellent customer service within the bakery department

  • Maintaining hygiene and clean-as-you-go procedures

  • Cleaning bakery equipment and reporting faults

  • Monitoring daily sales, orders, and product wastage

  • Supporting teamwork and operational efficiency


Tip: Demonstrating consistency, cleanliness, and attention to detail during practical assessments can improve your chances.

3

Key Responsibilities

Successful applicants will be responsible for:

  • Preparing bakery products according to approved recipes

  • Monitoring ingredient usage and baking schedules

  • Merchandising bakery products attractively for customers

  • Delivering excellent customer service within the bakery department

  • Maintaining hygiene and clean-as-you-go procedures

  • Cleaning bakery equipment and reporting faults

  • Monitoring daily sales, orders, and product wastage

  • Supporting teamwork and operational efficiency


Tip: Demonstrating consistency, cleanliness, and attention to detail during practical assessments can improve your chances.

4

What You Will Gain

Employees will benefit from:

  • Permanent employment opportunity

  • Market-related salary

  • Practical bakery and food production experience

  • Career growth within retail food operations

  • On-the-job training and skill development


Tip: Include any bakery training, hospitality experience, or food preparation experience in your CV.

4

What You Will Gain

Employees will benefit from:

  • Permanent employment opportunity

  • Market-related salary

  • Practical bakery and food production experience

  • Career growth within retail food operations

  • On-the-job training and skill development


Tip: Include any bakery training, hospitality experience, or food preparation experience in your CV.

4

What You Will Gain

Employees will benefit from:

  • Permanent employment opportunity

  • Market-related salary

  • Practical bakery and food production experience

  • Career growth within retail food operations

  • On-the-job training and skill development


Tip: Include any bakery training, hospitality experience, or food preparation experience in your CV.

4

What You Will Gain

Employees will benefit from:

  • Permanent employment opportunity

  • Market-related salary

  • Practical bakery and food production experience

  • Career growth within retail food operations

  • On-the-job training and skill development


Tip: Include any bakery training, hospitality experience, or food preparation experience in your CV.

5

Application Process

How to Apply:

Submit:

  • Updated CV

  • Qualifications / Certificates

  • Supporting documents


Ensure your CV includes:

  • Full work history

  • Bakery or food-related experience

  • Practical skills and certifications


  • Closing date: 23 June 2026

  • Apply early — late submissions will NOT be accepted.

  • Click the Apply Button — you will be redirected to the official Pick n Pay application page.


Tip: Double-check your qualifications and contact details before submitting.

5

Application Process

How to Apply:

Submit:

  • Updated CV

  • Qualifications / Certificates

  • Supporting documents


Ensure your CV includes:

  • Full work history

  • Bakery or food-related experience

  • Practical skills and certifications


  • Closing date: 23 June 2026

  • Apply early — late submissions will NOT be accepted.

  • Click the Apply Button — you will be redirected to the official Pick n Pay application page.


Tip: Double-check your qualifications and contact details before submitting.

5

Application Process

How to Apply:

Submit:

  • Updated CV

  • Qualifications / Certificates

  • Supporting documents


Ensure your CV includes:

  • Full work history

  • Bakery or food-related experience

  • Practical skills and certifications


  • Closing date: 23 June 2026

  • Apply early — late submissions will NOT be accepted.

  • Click the Apply Button — you will be redirected to the official Pick n Pay application page.


Tip: Double-check your qualifications and contact details before submitting.

5

Application Process

How to Apply:

Submit:

  • Updated CV

  • Qualifications / Certificates

  • Supporting documents


Ensure your CV includes:

  • Full work history

  • Bakery or food-related experience

  • Practical skills and certifications


  • Closing date: 23 June 2026

  • Apply early — late submissions will NOT be accepted.

  • Click the Apply Button — you will be redirected to the official Pick n Pay application page.


Tip: Double-check your qualifications and contact details before submitting.

6

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Got questions about this role? We've got answers.


What qualifications are required?

You need Matric plus an NQF Level 2 Craft Baking qualification or equivalent baking skills programme.

Who can apply?

Candidates with baking skills or bakery training who meet the qualification requirements.

Is experience required?

Experience is helpful but not always mandatory if you have the required certification and can pass the practical assessment.

How do I apply?

Click the Apply Button — you will be redirected to the official Pick n Pay application page and upload all required documents.

Is there career growth?

Yes. You can grow into Senior Baker, Bakery Supervisor, or Bakery Manager roles.


6

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Got questions about this role? We've got answers.


What qualifications are required?

You need Matric plus an NQF Level 2 Craft Baking qualification or equivalent baking skills programme.

Who can apply?

Candidates with baking skills or bakery training who meet the qualification requirements.

Is experience required?

Experience is helpful but not always mandatory if you have the required certification and can pass the practical assessment.

How do I apply?

Click the Apply Button — you will be redirected to the official Pick n Pay application page and upload all required documents.

Is there career growth?

Yes. You can grow into Senior Baker, Bakery Supervisor, or Bakery Manager roles.


6

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Got questions about this role? We've got answers.


What qualifications are required?

You need Matric plus an NQF Level 2 Craft Baking qualification or equivalent baking skills programme.

Who can apply?

Candidates with baking skills or bakery training who meet the qualification requirements.

Is experience required?

Experience is helpful but not always mandatory if you have the required certification and can pass the practical assessment.

How do I apply?

Click the Apply Button — you will be redirected to the official Pick n Pay application page and upload all required documents.

Is there career growth?

Yes. You can grow into Senior Baker, Bakery Supervisor, or Bakery Manager roles.


6

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Got questions about this role? We've got answers.


What qualifications are required?

You need Matric plus an NQF Level 2 Craft Baking qualification or equivalent baking skills programme.

Who can apply?

Candidates with baking skills or bakery training who meet the qualification requirements.

Is experience required?

Experience is helpful but not always mandatory if you have the required certification and can pass the practical assessment.

How do I apply?

Click the Apply Button — you will be redirected to the official Pick n Pay application page and upload all required documents.

Is there career growth?

Yes. You can grow into Senior Baker, Bakery Supervisor, or Bakery Manager roles.


7

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