Trainee Bakery Manager

About this role

Pick n Pay is looking for a Trainee Bakery Manager for its store at Somerset Mall in the Western Cape. You will help run the in-store bakery, keep products up to standard and keep the department profitable.

What you’ll do

• Check the quality of bakery products regularly and make sure each item follows the recipe and packing standards.
• Keep the department stocked for customer demand, rotate stock and manage sell-by dates.
• Monitor food safety, hygiene and health and safety standards, and put corrective action in place when something goes wrong.
• Answer customer questions, including on out-of-stock items and delivery times.
• Lead and coach your team, set daily targets and pass on key store information.
• Track turnover, waste and stock gaps, and report stock concerns using SAP and Excel.

What you need

• Matric or Grade 12, NQF 3.
• At least 3 years of experience as a baker.
• Experience as a baker or bakery supervisor.
• A bakery qualification (advantageous).
• Skills in leading people, planning and following up on tasks, and sticking to standards and policies.
• Good communication skills and a customer-first attitude.
• Business sense and an understanding of margins and sales.
• Willingness to transfer between Pick n Pay stores.

Is this job for you?

This role suits an experienced baker who is ready to step into a supervisory role. You should enjoy running a team, care about food safety and be comfortable working with numbers and systems.

Tips before you apply

• Have your matric certificate, any bakery qualification and proof of your baking experience ready.
• Show your years of baking experience clearly on your CV, with the type of products and equipment you have worked with.
• Give a short example of how you have led a team, handled a food safety issue or reduced waste.