Bakers Assistant Opportunity at Pick n Pay Muizenberg

About the Role
Pick n Pay is seeking a Bakers Assistant for their Muizenberg location on a full-time, fully on-site basis. This role focuses on assisting the Baker in preparing, baking, and finishing bakery products according to recipe specifications. The position emphasizes customer service, teamwork, and a passion for bakery products. Bakers Assistants play a key role in ensuring high-quality products while maintaining a clean and safe work environment. The role is ideal for individuals who enjoy working with food, are customer-minded, and thrive in a fast-paced bakery setting.

Key Responsibilities
The Bakers Assistant will be responsible for:

• Providing undivided attention to customers in the bakery department and responding to queries appropriately
• Promoting sales to achieve store budget and targets
• Assisting the Baker in preparing, baking, and finishing products according to recipes
• Maintaining clean-as-you-go procedures to avoid food safety risks
• Performing deep cleaning post-production to prevent contamination or pest issues
• Keeping equipment clean and ensuring it is in good working condition
• Adhering to safety procedures when operating bakery equipment and reporting any faults or abnormalities

Skills and Attributes
Successful candidates should demonstrate:

• Passion for bakery products and enthusiasm for promoting them to customers
• Excellent communication skills, including listening attentively and responding clearly
• Ability to work as a team player, cooperating to achieve departmental goals
• Flexibility and willingness to be multi-skilled within the bakery operations
• A sense of urgency to complete tasks efficiently while maintaining quality
• Commitment to personal development and continuous improvement

Why Apply
This position provides hands-on experience in a professional bakery environment while offering opportunities to develop skills in food preparation, customer service, and safety compliance. It is suitable for candidates who are passionate about food, enjoy working in a team, and are committed to delivering high-quality bakery products.

Qualified candidates can apply here before 2 March 2026.