Confectioner

Food Lovers Market Johannesburg, Gauteng

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Job Details

Permanent

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Morningside Manor, Gauteng

Permanent -

8 hrs p/day

Work schedule: As Needed

TBC p/hour

Start date: ASAP

Job description

This is a summary of what the job involves to help you decide if you are a good fit.

We are looking for a Confectioner to join our team! As a Confectioner, you will be responsible for crafting a variety of baked goods. This role involves mixing and baking ingredients to create delicious bread, cakes, pastries, and more. So, if you have a love for baking, this role is an incredible opportunity to share your delicious creations with the world and spread smiles, one treat at a time!

What you'll do

This is a list of tasks that you will be responsible for doing on your days at work.

Perform the entire baking process, including mixing, fermenting, baking, cooling, and packaging
Follow and create recipes accurately
Prepare fillings, apply glazes and decorations
Operate slicing, wrapping machines, and other cooking equipment
Change ingredient quantities based on production needs
Manage supplies, inventory levels, and equipment orders
Store ingredients safely and hygienically
Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards in the bakery
Ensure consistent high-quality baked goods
Coordinate bakery deliveries and manage supply storage
Weigh ingredients for dough preparation, roll, knead, cut, or shape dough
Set oven temperatures, monitor baking, and ensure ingredient quality
Combine measured ingredients in bowls of mixing, blending, or cooking machinery
Place dough in pans, molds, or on sheets, and bake in production ovens or on grills

Requirements

This is a list of things you will need in order to be considered for this role

Matric
Experience: Baker
Within 15km from job
Clear criminal record

Application Process

This is a list of things you will need to do when completing your application to this job.

Assessments required for application

Potential Work Performance Assessment Battery

Questions required for application

Are you willing to work on a weekend?
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)

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