Open Vacancies at Food Lover's Market

Job description

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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 20km 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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Job description

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• The Merchandiser's job is to make the shelves look nice. They will also put all the things on the shelves and make sure they are good to eat and not too old. Sometimes, the Merchandiser will help customers too.

What you'll do

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

• Count and determine stock to be merchandised and document
• Unpack stock and document what has been received
• Organise and display products to attract customers and make sure all lines are on display
• Keep accurate records of all stock used and continuously monitor stock levels
• Change displays to match what we have or promote
• Stick to display rules and plans
• Use creative ideas to grab customers' attention
• Create special displays for different seasons or promotions
• Check quality of products and report any damages
• Fill shelves and keep track of what's in stock
• Make sure old or bad products are removed and new ones are stacked and displayed
• Plan what products to have and how many
• Work with various teams, including the marketing and sales teams
• Use colours, lights, props, and decorations to make displays look better
• Create plans for how the store looks and design signs and ads
• Keep area clean, tidy and uncluttered including store room
• Advise customers on the use of products and provide feedback on all complaints, queries and requests

Requirements

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

• Matric
• Experience: Merchandiser
• English
• 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

• In which area do you currently live? (Please be specific in providing the suburb, district or city)
• Do you have experience with stock takes?
• How do you ensure that all stock levels are continuously monitored?
• Have you created special displays for different seasons or promotions before?
• How do you organise and display products to attract customers?
• What do you do if you find damaged products?
• How do you improve displays using colors, lights, props, and decorations?
• How do you handle a situation where a customer is not satisfied with a product?

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Job description

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• As a Fish Filleter, your role is vital in preparing fish for our customers. You'll be working with different types of fish, making sure they are cleaned, cut, and ready to be cooked or sold. Your careful hands and attention to detail will help us deliver quality fish to our customers. This position reports directly to the Supervisor and will be required to work different shifts across trading and non-trading hours, including Sundays and Public Holiday.

What you'll do

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

• Assist in filleting of fish and ensure attention to detail and freshness
• Provide exceptional service to customers daily with a positive attitude.
• Merchandise the fresh fish counter and seafood freezers.
• Maintain and follow housekeeping and food safety procedures in line with company policy
• Ensure all operational systems are maintained
• Assist in managing waste and shrinkages in the department in line with budget
• Assist with weekly stock takes in the fish department
• Maintain awareness of all promotions and advertisements and maximizing sales in department
• Maintain strong communication and time management skills
• Maintain solid knowledge of products on sale as well as product codes
• Use knives and tools (bandsaw) to cut and fillet fish into the right sizes.
• Work efficiently to get the job done, especially during busy times.
• Good knowledge of fresh/frozen fish (local & imported) and how to work with fish

Preferences

• Meeting the preferences would be a plus, but if you don't, it won't stop companies from considering you.

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

• Do you have a sound knowledge of fresh and frozen seafood?
• Do you have experience in a fresh fish retail environment
• Are you willing to work 6 shifts per week (including Sundays and Public holidays) across trading and non-trading hours?
• Do you live within travelling distance from the job?
• Have you passed Matric? (You will be required to bring your Matric Certificate as proof if you are selected for an interview.)
• What keeps you going, even in difficult circumstances?
• Are you able to work under pressure, how do you handle pressure?
• List three of your strengths and three of your weaknesses.
• What will your approach be to handle rude, unhappy or difficult customers?