Confectioner

Job Opportunity: Confectioner

Location: Horizon View, Gauteng
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time (8 hrs p/day, as needed)
Start Date: ASAP
Compensation: TBC (per hour)

Are you passionate about baking and eager to create delightful treats? Join our team as a Confectioner in Horizon View, Gauteng, and showcase your skills in crafting a variety of baked goods that bring joy to our customers!

Job Description:

As a Confectioner, you will be responsible for the entire baking process, from mixing ingredients to packaging the final product. You’ll create a range of baked goods, including bread, cakes, pastries, and more. This role offers you the chance to share your love for baking while ensuring that every product meets our high-quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Baking Process: Perform the entire baking process, including mixing, fermenting, baking, cooling, and packaging.
• Recipe Management: Follow and create recipes accurately, and adjust ingredient quantities based on production needs.
• Product Preparation: Prepare fillings, apply glazes, and decorations.
• Equipment Operation: Operate slicing, wrapping machines, and other cooking equipment efficiently.
• Inventory Management: Manage supplies, inventory levels, and equipment orders to ensure smooth operations.
• Safety and Hygiene: Store ingredients safely and maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards in the bakery.
• Quality Control: Ensure consistent high-quality baked goods, monitor baking progress, and adjust oven temperatures as needed.
• Coordination: Coordinate bakery deliveries and manage supply storage.

Requirements:

• Education: Matric.
• Experience: 3+ years as a Confectioner or Baker.
• Proximity: Must live within 20km of the job location.
• Record: Clear criminal record.

Application Process:

To apply, you will need to complete the following steps:

1. Assessments: Complete the required Potential Work Performance Assessment Battery.
2. Questions: Answer the following questions:
   • Are you willing to work on weekends?
   • Do you have at least 3 years of experience working as a Confectioner?
   • Are you willing to work shifts?
   • Are you good at following and making recipes correctly?
   • How do you make sure recipes are followed accurately when baking?
   • What is your approach when using baking equipment?
   • How do you monitor baking progress?
   • What steps do you take to keep the bakery clean and hygienic?
   • How do you store ingredients safely and hygienically?
   • In which area do you currently live? (Please be specific in providing the suburb, district, or city)

Apply now to become a part of our team and share your love for baking while ensuring every customer enjoys your delicious creations!

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