Service Area Assistant Bakery

About this role

Pick n Pay is looking for a Service Area Assistant to work in the bakery at its store in Klerksdorp, North West. The job keeps the service area stocked, priced correctly and running smoothly for shoppers.

What you’ll do

• Stack and store products safely and neatly, and display them to the company standard.
• Price loose and random-weight items correctly, and check that shelf labels match the price.
• Check product quality, rotate stock and take out expired items.
• Help prevent waste, theft and damaged stock, and keep the cold chain intact where it applies.
• Use and clean equipment the way the store requires, and follow security procedures.
• Greet customers, answer their questions, help them find what they need and process their orders correctly.

What you need

• Matric (Grade 12).
• You must live close to the store.
• Ability to communicate in English.
• Computer literacy (advantageous).
• Attention to detail, accuracy and reliability.
• Good numeracy skills for pricing and handling stock.
• A calm, patient and customer-friendly manner.
• A careful, by-the-book approach to routine work.

Is this job for you?

This role suits someone who likes hands-on work and enjoys helping people. You should be happy to follow set procedures and keep things tidy. If you live nearby and like a busy, fast-paced store, this could be a good fit.

Tips before you apply

• Have your matric certificate and ID ready, and keep your CV short and easy to read.
• Give a clear example of a time you worked accurately with numbers or stock, such as cash handling or stock counts.
• Show your customer service skills by describing how you stayed calm and helpful with a difficult customer.