Job Description

Pick n Pay is inviting applications for the Baker Master Bake Programme in the Western Cape.

The Master Bake Learnership is a 12-month development programme designed to equip aspiring bakers with practical, hands-on bakery skills within a retail environment.

This programme is ideal for candidates who love baking and want to turn their passion into a career in the retail or wholesale bakery sector.

Learners will gain workplace experience, develop bakery skills, and work towards a recognised qualification while learning how to produce baked goods safely, consistently, and professionally.

What You Will Learn

• Produce a variety of breads, rolls, and basic baked goods.
• Prepare and bake standard confectionery items.
• Operate basic bakery equipment and tools safely.
• Identify baking ingredients and understand their functions.
• Measure, weigh, and prepare ingredients accurately.
• Mix, ferment, and handle dough correctly.
• Understand workplace health, safety, and food hygiene standards.
• Apply basic food safety principles in a bakery environment.
• Follow standard operating procedures and recipes.
• Apply quality control and consistency standards.
• Practice correct baking techniques, proofing, and baking methods.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in the bakery.
• Store ingredients and finished products correctly.
• Understand stock control and basic inventory handling.
• Reduce wastage and work efficiently.
• Communicate effectively within a bakery team.
• Deliver good customer service in a retail bakery environment.
• Understand basic workplace discipline and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Participate fully in the 12-month bakery learnership programme.
• Attend workplace training and complete learning activities.
• Assist with bakery production and preparation tasks.
• Follow food safety, hygiene, and health and safety standards.
• Use bakery tools and equipment safely.
• Follow recipes, procedures, and bakery standards.
• Maintain a clean and organised bakery work area.
• Support customer service in the bakery department.
• Work as part of a bakery team.
• Complete programme requirements and assessments.

Requirements

• Must be a South African citizen.
• Must be between the ages of 18 and 34.
• Grade 12 certificate or National Certificate: Hospitality Level 4.
• Must not currently be registered for any other wholesale or retail learnership programme.
• Genuine passion for baking and food preparation.
• Ability to work early shifts, weekends, and public holidays.
• Must be physically fit and able to stand for extended periods.
• Good communication skills.
• Willingness to learn.
• Preference will be given to candidates residing in and around Atlantis, Western Cape.

Skills

• Baking
• Food preparation
• Bread production
• Confectionery preparation
• Bakery equipment handling
• Food safety
• Hygiene awareness
• Stock control
• Customer service
• Communication skills
• Teamwork
• Attention to detail
• Time management
• Ability to follow recipes
• Quality control
• Willingness to learn