Thursday, 9 April, 2026
Christine Loopstra - Senior Consultant
+27729843464
Helderberg 
My client, a specialised artisanal bakery is seeking an experienced Artisanal Baker (laminated dough focus) to join their production team. The business is focused on crafting high-quality laminated pastries, with particular emphasis on traditional medialunas, and requires a hands-on, detail-oriented individual to support and lead daily production
Purpose of the Role: To take full responsibility for the daily baking function, with a strong focus on laminated dough production, ensuring consistent quality, efficient workflow, and adherence to high artisanal standards.
Key Responsibilities Include but Are Not Limited To:
- Oversee and execute daily baking production, with a focus on laminated dough and medialunas
- Ensure consistency, quality, and presentation across all batches
- Manage and guide a small production team within the bakery
- Monitor and control proofing, fermentation, and baking processes
- Maintain high standards of hygiene, cleanliness, and food safety
- Take ownership of production planning and output to meet daily demand
- Troubleshoot baking issues and adjust processes where necessary
- Ensure efficient workflow within early morning production schedule
Criteria:
- Previous experience working with laminated dough in a professional bakery environment advantageous
- Strong understanding of proofing, fermentation, and baking techniques
- Proven ability to work hands-on in a fast-paced production setting
- Experience managing or supervising a small team
- High attention to detail and commitment to quality and perfection
- Reliable, consistent, and able to take full ownership of responsibilities
- Comfortable working early morning shifts (03:00 – 13:00, Tuesday to Sunday)
- Own reliable transport essential due to early start time
- Available to start as soon as possible
Remuneration and Hours of Work:
Market-related salary (dependent on experience)
Working hours: 03:00 – 13:00, Tuesday to Sunday
For further information and to apply:
https://webapp.placementpartner.com/wi/vacancy/?id=helderbergpersonnel&VacRef=SW006242&preview=80db76f6fd517e431e56f52eed73f54d