Bakery Attendant

Role Overview

As a Bakery Attendant in our supermarket’s in-store kitchen, you’ll be the reliable support that lets our bakers focus on turning out excellent bread, cakes, and pastries. Your day will start with ingredient prep and oven checks, then shift into finishing and packaging products for the display floor, all while keeping the workspace clean and stocked. This role is essential to our operation because customers expect fresh, consistent bakery items every time they visit—and your effort behind the scenes makes that happen.

Key Responsibilities

• Weigh, measure, and mix flour, yeast, butter, and other ingredients according to standard recipe cards for bread, cakes, and pastries.
• Set up commercial ovens and proofing equipment, monitoring baking times and temperatures to maintain uniform taste, texture, and appearance.
• Apply finishing touches such as glazes, frostings, and portion-controlled fillings, then package items with correct labels and allergy information.
• Transfer fresh goods from the baking area to the retail floor, arranging display shelves and rotating stock so older products sell first.
• Prepare task stations ahead of each production run by greasing trays, lining baking sheets, and organizing tools and raw ingredients.
• Follow food safety procedures for storing raw materials, controlling temperatures, and keeping all equipment, counters, and utensils clean.
• Maintain daily cleaning schedules, dispose of waste properly, and report any equipment faults, low stock, or quality concerns to the head baker.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months practical experience in a commercial bakery, restaurant kitchen, or supermarket bakery department.
• Hands-on familiarity with basic commercial baking steps, including dough mixing, proofing, shaping, and oven operation.
• Ability to accurately follow written recipes, measure ingredients by weight or volume, and stick to production timelines.
• Strong awareness of hygiene regulations, safe raw ingredient storage, and proper handling of baked goods.
• Comfortable standing for long hours and lifting heavy bags of flour, mixing bowls, and full baking trays during busy shifts.
• Pace and composure to work efficiently during early morning rushes, weekends, and holiday peaks.
• Sharp attention to detail—ensuring consistent product quality, clean work surfaces, and accurately labeled packaging.

What We Offer / Why Join

This is a full-time, on-site Bakery Attendant role based at our Kangundo Road or Thika branch, with a fixed monthly salary of KSh 20,000. You’ll build hands-on production skills alongside experienced bakers in a growing supermarket chain that values consistent quality and teamwork. Please remember to state your preferred location—Kangundo Road or Thika—when you submit your application.