Trainee Bakery Manager

It’s enjoyable to be part of a company where individuals genuinely BELIEVE in their mission!

Minimum Requirements

• Matric / Grade 12 (essential)
• Qualified Baker (essential)
• At least 2 years of experience in a bakery or food production setting
• Supervisory experience (preferred)

Competencies

• Achieving results through teamwork
• Planning, organizing, and monitoring activities and production plans
• Strong commitment to standards, policies, and procedures
• Customer focus and service excellence
• Effective communication skills, including active listening
• Business insight with the capability to analyze profitability and costs
• Strong skills in bakery and production planning
• Attention to detail and a quality-oriented mindset
• Ability to thrive under pressure in a dynamic retail environment
• Willingness to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays

Key Responsibilities

• Utilize resources efficiently to enhance turnover and minimize shortages.
• Ensure compliance with company standards, processes, policies, and procedures.
• Uphold high standards of hygiene, maintenance, and safe working practices throughout the bakery area and support spaces.
• Ensure strict adherence to security protocols.
• Guarantee that all bakery personnel provide consistent service and product quality to customers.
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee the daily, weekly, and monthly production of bakery items in accordance with company specifications.
• Effectively order, control, and manage stock to support production and minimize waste.
• Monitor, manage, and follow up on departmental expenses in line with agreed standards.
• Complete and manage all administrative tasks accurately and punctually, including staff scheduling, leave management, pricing, and cost controls.
• Conduct regular quality assessments to ensure product consistency and freshness.
• Prevent wastage, shrinkage, and damages through effective oversight.
• Analyze, maintain, and update necessary information and documentation, implementing corrective actions as required.
• Engage with customers proactively, advise on products, understand their needs, and provide suitable solutions.
• Analyze departmental profitability and offer recommendations or implement corrective measures to enhance performance.
• Support and develop employees to ensure that standards are maintained by competent, motivated staff.
• Actively participate in all required training and development programs.

Closing date: 21 March 2026

If you appreciate rapid growth and collaborating with enthusiastic, high-achieving individuals, you’ll thrive in your career with us!

Discover who we are At Pick n Pay, we are more than just a retailer; we are a team of dedicated individuals committed to crafting an outstanding shopping experience for our customers and a vibrant, enriching work environment for our employees. Established in 1967, Pick n Pay stands as one of the largest retail chains in South Africa, catering to millions of customers across the African continent. Our reputation is built on our dedication to providing customers with the highest quality and value.

Our Mission We serve with our hearts, creating a great place to work, and with our minds, we establish an excellent shopping environment.

Our Values Our values are deeply rooted in our culture and guide our actions:

• Passion for our Customers: We are dedicated to our customers and advocate for their rights. Their satisfaction is our success.
• Respect and Care: We respect and care for one another. We celebrate our team’s diversity and treat each other with kindness and understanding.
• Personal Growth and Opportunity: We promote personal development and opportunities. We empower our employees by providing avenues for learning and advancement.
• Leadership and Innovation: We cultivate leadership and vision, rewarding innovative thinking. We encourage our employees to take charge in their roles and think creatively.
• Honesty and Integrity: We uphold honesty and integrity. We engage in all interactions with transparency and trustworthiness.
• Community Support: We actively support and engage with our communities. We aim to make a positive impact and give back.
• Individual Responsibility: We embrace personal accountability. We are responsible for our actions and decisions.
• Accountability: We hold ourselves accountable. We commit to delivering on our promises to customers, each other, and our business.

Why Pick n Pay? At Pick n Pay, our strength is in our people. We aim to be the employer of choice, attracting and retaining the best talent in the industry. We foster a work environment that encourages growth, celebrates achievements, and values individual contributions. Here, your work will have significance, be recognized, and rewarded. Experience the fulfillment of being part of Pick n Pay. Let’s shape the future of retail in Africa together.

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