Bakery 2IC

You will work closely with the Bakery Manager to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the department.

 Play a key role in leading the bakery team, coordinating daily production, maintaining food safety and quality standards, managing stock and ensuring our customers have access to fresh, high-quality bakery products every day.

As this is a hands-on leadership position, we are looking for someone who is confident working alongside the team, can manage and enjoys working in a fast-paced supermarket environment.

Key Responsibilities

You will be responsible for supporting the Bakery Manager with:

• Taking responsibility for the department in her absence.
• Planning and coordinating daily bakery production and ensure that customer demands are met.
• Baking and preparing a variety of breads, rolls, pastries, cakes, slices and other bakery products as well as finishing products to a high presentation standard
• Maintaining consistent product quality and freshness
• Ensuring excellent product availability throughout the day and monitoring stock levels and assisting with ordering
• Rotating stock correctly and maintaining appropriate storage standards
• Monitoring and reducing product wastage
• Completing required food safety and temperature checks
• Ensuring all food safety, hygiene and health & safety procedures are followed
• Identifying and reporting maintenance, equipment or safety issues

Leadership & Team Responsibilities

You will be expected to:

• Motivate and support team members
• Communicate daily priorities clearly
• Ensure team members understand their responsibilities
• Maintain high standards throughout the department
• Ensure the team works efficiently while maintaining product quality

About You

We are looking for someone who is passionate about baking and has the confidence to take on a leadership role.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous commercial bakery experience
• Experience working in a supermarket or high-volume bakery environment
• Strong knowledge of bakery production and preparation
• Experience producing a range of breads, rolls, pastries, cakes and other bakery products
• Previous supervisory or team-leadership experience is preferred
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• The ability to prioritise work and meet production deadlines
• A strong understanding of food safety and hygiene
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• A positive and professional attitude
• The ability to work effectively under pressure
• The ability to work flexible hours, including early starts, occasional night shifts, weekends and public holidays as required
• Knowledge on SAP would be an advantage, but full training will be given

What We Offer:

• A supportive and hardworking team environment
• Opportunities to develop your bakery and management skills
• A varied role where no two days are exactly the same
• The opportunity to make a real contribution to the success of the Bakery Department

Salary: $31 per hour, depending on experience and skills.

Right to Work in New Zealand

Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand for the position.

If you hold a valid New Zealand visa that allows you to work in this position

Applicants are required to provide evidence of their eligibility to work in New Zealand as part of the recruitment process.

How to Apply

If you believe you have the experience, skills and enthusiasm required for this role, we would love to hear from you. Please email your CV and cover letter

to La-ReinaS@pns.co.nz

Applications close: 25 October 2026

Apply now and take the next step in your bakery career with PAK’nSAVE Porirua!

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