Confectioner and Baker

Our client is a prominent private company that owns a number of established outlets in the Western Cape. They are expanding and have a need for enthusiastic people to support this growth, which includes a Confectioner and Baker.

Responsibilities:

• Production Planning
• Plan daily and weekly baking schedules
• Organise the production process from start to finish
• Make sure equipment is used properly
• Allocate staff to tasks for smooth workflow
• Track ingredient usage for each recipe
• Ingredient & Recipe Control
• Manage flour and cold storage areas
• Follow and check recipes for accuracy
• Keep quality consistent across all products
• Stock Management
• Keep stock levels healthy and order when needed
• Accept and check deliveries
• Watch for wastage and reduce it where possible
• Move stock between areas when required
• Maintain product quality and range
• Support promotions with the right products in stock
• Customer Orders
• Prepare and fulfil customer orders on time

Requirements:

• Education & Training

• Matric / NQF Level 4 or equivalent

• Recognised technical qualification in confectionery or baking

Experience

• At least 3 years hands-on baking experience

Skills

• Good communication skills

• Strong numeracy skills

• Able to cost recipes accurately

• Skilled in baking and product decoration

Knowledge

• Solid product knowledge

• Understanding of the full production process

• Cold chain management

• Bakery manufacturing processes

• Correct use and care of equipment

• Hygiene, housekeeping, and safety standards

• Awareness of bakery trends

Personal Attributes

• Passionate about products and quality

• Customer-focused

• Works well in a team

• Strong attention to detail

• Reliable and stable work history

• Keen to grow and develop skills

Salary - Market related

Working hours - Monday to Sunday, Rotational shifts

Should you wish to apply for the position, please apply directly via this job board, please ensure that you quote reference number 3W5W7YX8 subject heading or email body.

Surgo (Pty) Ltd will consider all applications in terms of its Employment Equity (EE) and is committed to maintaining diversity in its appointments. Surgo (Pty) Ltd, therefore also encourages people with disabilities and from other diverse backgrounds to apply. Due to the high volume of applications, should you not receive feedback within three months upon submission, you can assume your application was unsuccessful, and we encourage you to reapply. Please note that as a registered member of APSO, Surgo (PTY) Ltd. does not hold applicants accountable for any application fee.

Your CV will be kept on our database for us to contact you should any future vacancies become available. If you do not wish for us to keep your CV for any other positions, please email [email protected]