Bakery Service Area Assistant at Pick n Pay in Klerksdorp
Pick n Pay · Klerksdorp, North West
Overview
Join Pick n Pay's bakery team in Klerksdorp and help create a great shopping experience for customers. You will keep the bakery section stocked, fresh, and tidy while learning valuable retail skills. This full time role is perfect for a young job seeker with matric who lives close to the store and wants to grow in a supportive, fast paced environment.
About the role
Pick n Pay is looking for a Bakery Service Area Assistant to join the team in Klerksdorp, North West. In this hands on role, you will help keep the bakery running smoothly by ensuring products are well presented, correctly priced, and safe for customers.
You will work closely with the bakery team to maintain quality, reduce waste, and deliver excellent customer service. If you enjoy working with people and take pride in keeping things neat and organised, this could be a great fit for you.
- Stack and store bakery products safely and neatly
- Merchandise products according to store standards
- Price loose and random weight items correctly
- Check labels and pricing for accuracy
- Monitor quality, rotate stock, and remove expired items
- Prevent wastage, shrinkage, and damages
- Check temperatures and maintain the cold chain where needed
- Follow security procedures and keep the area safe
- Operate and clean equipment as per standards
- Assist customers with product advice and handle orders courteously
- Promote bakery products to customers
Application note: Applications are handled through the Pick n Pay careers portal. Make sure your profile is up to date and your CV is attached before you apply.
Requirements
- Matric (Grade 12)
- Must reside close to the store in Klerksdorp
- Computer literate (advantageous)
- Ability to communicate in English
- Customer minded with a friendly approach
- Conscientious and able to follow rules and procedures
- Strong attention to detail
- Comfortable handling routine work
- Thorough and accurate
- Reliable and punctual
- Good communication skills
- Numeracy skills
- Able to execute process instructions
- Calm and patient under pressure
Responsibilities
- Stack and store products in a safe and tidy manner
- Merchandise products according to laid down standards
- Correctly price random weight and loose selling items
- Check correct pricing such as labels
- Check quality, rotate stock, and remove expired stock
- Prevent wastage, shrinkage, and damages
- Check temperatures and maintain the cold chain if applicable
- Adhere to and maintain security procedures
- Operate and clean equipment according to laid down standards
- Approach and advise customers on products and handle requests courteously
- Process customer orders according to correct procedures and service standards
- Promote bakery products
Job details
- Organisation
- Pick n Pay
- Location
- Klerksdorp, North West
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Entry
- Education
- Matric
- Category
- Retail & Wholesale
- Posted
- 13 October 2026 (3 weeks ago)
- Application Method
- Apply online
Success Guide
Hi there! If you are looking for a solid entry level job in retail, this bakery assistant role at Pick n Pay in Klerksdorp could be a great start. The store values reliability and a positive attitude, so when you apply, make sure your CV shows any customer service, cash handling, or food handling experience you have, even if it was at a weekend job or volunteering.
During the interview, be ready to talk about how you keep things neat and how you would handle a customer who is unhappy about a product. Since the role involves stock rotation and checking dates, show that you are careful and detail oriented. Also mention that you live close to the store, as this is a requirement. Good luck!
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