Baker (Shoprite Maitland) needed at Shoprite Group of Companies

Purpose of the Job    

• As Shoprite’s Bakery brand ambassador, you bring joy to our customers lives by ensuring theyhave all the fresh baked goods on our product list at their convenience.
• You work hard to promote a good image of the Shoprite brand by following company standards including health and safety requirements, as you produce a wide variety of fresh and delicious tasting baked products.
• You dilligently follow Shoprite’s bakery recipes and product and display guidelines to surprise and delight our customers with a consistent bakery product experience. 

Job Objectives    

• Prepre and produce quality bakery products 
• Apply housekeeping, food and safety and hygiene standards 
• Plan, prepare and process/excute production according to effective schedules 
• Focus on maximising sales and limiting waste 
• Ensure customer satisfaction with their bakery products 
• Coach bakery assistants and new bakers to increase bakery production quality and capacity

Qualifications    

• Ideally you have completed or working towards your Grade 12 or equivalent certificate. 

Experience    

• Experience as a baker assistant/baker in retail baking environment including preparing and baking a variety of baked goods (pastries, breads, rolls, etc) 

Knowledge and Skills    

• Knowledge of food preparation and presentation methods, techniques and quality standards. 
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene and OHS Act 
• Creative orientation towards baking 
• A strong attention to detail and high quality orientation 
• Ability to communicate in English