Apprentice Baker

Business Unit:  PAK'nSAVE Rangiora
Job Type:  Full Time
Job End Date:  21/05/2026

PAK’nSAVE Rangiora is on the lookout for someone who is interested in upskilling to become a qualified baker. We pride ourselves on consistently achieving high success rates across our training and apprenticeship programs. You’ll train alongside a skilled, supportive team of bakers who are dedicated to helping you successfully complete your baker apprenticeship.

 

About the role:

 

  • This is a permanent, full-time 40-hour position, working early morning shifts. 
  • The exact hours and days will be discussed at the interview stage. 

 

We’re committed to mentoring and supporting the successful applicant through a 3.5-year apprenticeship, completing the New Zealand Certificate in Baking (Generalist), Level 4. 

 

Whether you are interested in starting your baking career or looking to return to complete your baking qualification – This is your opportunity! 

 

As a Baker Apprentice, you’ll be involved in the day-to-day running of the Bakery department, learning how to produce a wide range of fresh and high-quality bakery products. This role comes with the opportunity for career development and growth within the company. We are looking for a willing candidate to train and develop, who has a passion for food and a commitment to work hard in a supportive and stimulating environment. 

 

You will learn:

 

  • Making pastry and bread doughs.
  • Baking, icing and decorating cakes for customer orders as well as for displays.
  • Producing other bakery specific products as required (scones, muffins, slices, cookies).
  • Food Safety standards and documentation processes.
  • Merchandising of the product. Ensuring stock rotation through the monitoring of best before dates.

 

We are looking for an individual who:

 

  • Has a passion for food and baking.
  • Ability to work as part of a team.
  • Great time management, reliable and self-motivated.
  • Shares our values and our vision of being the ‘Go-to supermarket in North Canterbury.’
  • Someone who listens, follows direction and is keen to learn and develop new skills.
  • Enjoys early morning starts.

 

Important Information:

 

PAK'nSAVE Rangiora has an active drug and alcohol policy. The successful applicant will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug test.

 

Applicants must have New Zealand Citizenship, Permanent Residency, or a valid Work Permit.

 

Applications Close: 21.05.2026

 

(Please note, we may close applications earlier if the ideal candidate is found).