Job Description

NOW HIRING: Stock, Hygiene & Operations Officer

Location

: FRANSCHHOEK

Start Date

: ASAP

Work Type

: Full-time | 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM | 5 Days/Week (Some Weekends Required)

Salary

: R10,000 - R12,000/month (based on experience)

Industry

: Food Production

Do you take pride in cleanliness, order, and doing things properly -- every time?

We're a respected bakery looking for a

practical, reliable, and firm

individual to take charge of

hygiene, stock control, and operational discipline

. This role is ideal for someone with

real-world kitchen, hotel, or food service experience

-- not afraid to hold a team accountable, work early hours, and keep standards high every single day.

This is a key role that supports all departments -- from kitchen to front-of-house. You'll be respected not for making friends, but for making things work.

Experience: 2-4 years in food service, kitchens, or hospitality

Prior work in a

hotel kitchen

,

catering company

,

restaurant

, or

retail bakery

Comfortable with

receiving stock

,

checking fridges

,

cleaning equipment

Familiarity with shift work, early mornings, and practical physical tasks

Skill Level: Solid practical worker, not formal quality control

Can

use and follow checklists

Knows basic hygiene and safety expectations (gloves, hairnets, etc.) Understands

how to clean

properly (fridge seals, drains, mixers, etc.) Can

notice waste

, unclean behaviour, or inefficiency -- and

report or act

Accountability & Soft Skills

Not necessarily managerial, but

confident enough to call out issues

Comfortable being the "no-nonsense" person in the kitchen Works

independently

-- doesn't need babysitting Speaks clearly and respectfully --

not afraid to push back

Your Core Mission

Enforce cleaning and hygiene routines -- no exceptions Receive stock properly and log all deliveries Keep fridges, equipment, and storage areas in perfect condition Spot waste, time delays, or lazy habits -- and speak up Help prevent pests (cockroaches currently being managed) Support a productive, clean, and safe bakery environment

You'll Be Responsible For

Daily checklists and inspections (cleaning, fridges, tools) Stock receiving, expiry date checks, transfers between sites Equipment cleanliness monitoring (ovens, mixers, fridges, counters) Pest monitoring and simple control routines Notifying management of problems or poor staff discipline Supporting the team when needed -- but never overlooking mistakes

What You Bring

Experience in a kitchen, hotel, restaurant or food environment Attention to detail -- you don't let small things slide Confidence to speak up when things aren't right Strong work ethic -- early mornings, on your feet, full shifts Fluent in English (other SA language a plus) Experience with checklists, logs or mobile apps is a bonus

Salary & Schedule

R10,000 - R12,000/month

, based on experience

5-day week

, with some weekend shifts as needed

Hours

: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM daily Staff discounts + potential for growth into area support roles
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: R10000,00 - R12000,00 per month

Application Question(s):

Are you able to use computer apps, web based point of sale, and Microsoft Office products?
Education:

Diploma (Preferred)
Experience:

stock control: 2 years (Preferred) other relevant (see job profile): 2 years (Required) MS Office, POS and computer based work: 3 years (Preferred) food safety and HACCP: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person