Customer Assistant: Store Specialist – Interactive/Bakery Clerk Opportunity at Woolworths
Position Overview
Woolworths is currently recruiting for the role of Customer Assistant: Store Specialist in the Interactive/Bakery section. The listing reference is woolw_001307, and the application deadline is 11 September 2025. The position is based in the Western Cape, within the Wholesale and Retail Trade industry, under the FMCG, Retail, Wholesale, and Supply Chain category. This is a permanent role and not an EE position.
Role Purpose
The primary responsibility of the role is to prepare deli food and serve customers efficiently. The position requires strong attention to detail, a commitment to hygiene, and the ability to provide excellent customer service.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare rotisserie chicken and other takeaway foods
- Ensure counters are fully stocked with visually appealing displays
- Apply stock rotation principles consistently
- Maintain hygiene and cleanliness standards at all times
- Complete documentation including temperature records, probe checks, and scale calibrations
- Use product knowledge to recommend buying options to customers
- Identify and remove waste to minimize losses
Minimum Requirements
- Grade 12 or equivalent NQF qualification (advantageous but not mandatory)
- Strong hygiene practices
- Prior experience as a deli assistant, in a catering company, or in another food-handling environment is beneficial
- Proficiency in English for customer and team communication
Why Join Woolworths
The position offers the chance to work for one of South Africa’s most respected retailers. Woolworths is known for high standards in food quality and customer service. This role combines customer interaction with food preparation, providing a dynamic and rewarding environment.
Application Details
If you meet the requirements and want to build your career in retail and food service, apply before 11 September 2025 through the official Woolworths careers portal.
