Bakers Assistant

GautengPosted Sep 23

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

The Baker’s Assistant supports the baker and bakery team with the preparation, production, baking, decorating, packaging, and presentation of baked goods. The role involves preparing ingredients, maintaining a clean and organised work area, assisting with equipment and baking processes, and ensuring that products meet the required quality and hygiene standards.

Grade 12   or equivalent qualification.

Previous experience in   a bakery, kitchen, food-production environment, or similar role   is advantageous.

Basic knowledge of   baking ingredients, preparation   methods, and food-handling procedures.

Good understanding of   hygiene, cleanliness, and   food-safety practices.

Ability to follow   recipes, instructions,   and production schedules   accurately.

Good physical stamina   and ability to   stand   for extended periods.

Ability to lift   and move ingredients, trays, and bakery   equipment safely.

Good communication and   teamwork skills.

Reliable, punctual, hardworking, and willing to   learn.

Ability to work   flexible hours, including   early mornings, weekends, and public holidays   where required.

The Baker’s Assistant   works closely with   the baker to   ensure the smooth   and efficient daily   operation of the   bakery. Duties may   include measuring and   weighing ingredients, preparing   doughs and mixtures, assisting with baking   and decorating products, loading and unloading   ovens, cooling and   packaging finished products, and   preparing orders for   customers.

The successful candidate   will also be   responsible for cleaning   and sanitising workstations, utensils, baking equipment, and storage areas. They must follow   all food-safety   and occupational-health-and-safety procedures   and ensure that   ingredients are stored   correctly.

The role requires   attention to detail, consistency, good time   management, and the   ability to work   effectively in a   fast-paced environment. The Baker’s Assistant   should demonstrate a   positive attitude, willingness to learn, and commitment to   producing high-quality   baked products while   maintaining   excellent standards of   cleanliness and hygiene.

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