Bakery supermarket

Bakery manager required for busy mainstream supermarket. Must be qualified in the baking of breads, speciality breads and pastries but must also have extensive experience in the production of confectionaries. Would need to have good peoples skills and be able to manage food costings and monthly stock takes. Contactable references essential. Email CV att Erik to thegpnp1@gmail.com

Experience The successful incumbent must possess at least two years experience relating to, operating and maintaining the industrial mixing and blending of ingredients to produce baked goods. Supervisory experience will be advantageous This position includes preparation & production, bakery and confectionery staff, recipes, merchandising, pricing & admin, management reporting, stock holding & -taking, range, ensuring on-sale correct percentages, etc. The purpose of the role is to effectively manage all departmental issues to ensure optimum performance of the bakery as a division. The ability to deliver these requirements by controlling labour and materials within the agreed budgets is crucial. Formal qualifications Grade 12 (Matric) Qualified Baker and/or Confectioner Prior experience of Supervising a Bakery in a supermarket food retail environment will be advantageous. Responsibilities Ensure maximum operating efficiency of the department to provide service within agreed specification, quality standards and within agreed material and labour costs, driving a culture of continuous improvement Daily/weekly orders fulfilled to provide 100% service Ensure control of materials and labour within cost standards. Develop short/long term labour/material improvement plans. Ensure correct prepping standards to ensure optimum on-sale levels of entire range Develop department action plans to improve production, reducing time and waste. Improve bakery performance through measurement and projects Proactive use of opportunities to identify new ranges/re-use items/expansion of services to the customer Ensure cleaning and maintenance of bakery equipment to minimize downtime and expand longevity of equipment Manage stocks and shelf life of bakery ingredients (dry-storage and fridge) Manage materials and labour usage against SAP standards Manage suppliers, with the assistance of the Buyers to drive costs of ingredients/packaging to a minimum Ensure bakery and back-up hygiene and cleanliness standards are met and staff continuously trained accordingly. Inherent requirements and skills applicable to this vacancy Attention to detail A strong commitment to customer care and confidence in dealing with people Must be able to maintain all areas hygienic Ability to delegate tasks to subordinates High Energy Levels and a Passion for Fine Baking, Confectionery and Artisan Baking Must be willing to work Retail Hours, i.e.: Saturdays/Sundays/Public Holidays/ Overtime/Shifts Must have good understanding of running a bakery and managing people Applicants who fulfil the abovementioned requirements are invited to send a Curriculum Vitae to

LEADING SUPERMARKET IN GONUBIE REQUIRES: BAKERY MANAGER Must have experience in costing of food products. Interested applicants to email C.V. with I.D., certificates and contactable references to cv@benchmarksa.co.za

Confectioner required for busy supermarket bakery in Port Elizabeth. Must have knowledge of a broad range of confectionaries. Contactable references essential. Email CV att Dean to thegpnp1@gmail.com