Job Summary:
The Bakery Operations & Logistics Assistant plays a key supporting role in ensuring the smooth running of daily bakery operations. This includes food preparation, product handling, deliveries, ad-hoc purchasing, and general logistics and housekeeping tasks across production, retail, and storage locations. The ideal candidate is hands-on, dependable, and proactive in maintaining workflow efficiency and cleanliness.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Food Preparation & Handling

• Wash and prepare ingredients for baking, including cutting apples and separating bananas.
• Ensure proper handling and storage of ingredients according to hygiene standards.
• Assist bakers or kitchen team during peak periods as needed.

2. Logistics & Delivery

• Deliver baked goods and supplies between production kitchen, retail outlets, and external locations.
• Transfer ingredients, materials, and stock between point A & B (e.g., warehouse to kitchen).
• Handle loading and unloading of goods with care to avoid damage.

3. Purchasing & Errands

• Conduct ad-hoc purchasing of ingredients, packaging, or supplies from supermarkets or suppliers (e.g. NTUC).
• Source specific ingredients (e.g. bananas) or packaging materials as required by the team.
• Liaise with suppliers or retail partners during pickups and drop-offs when needed.

4. General Operations Support

• Maintain cleanliness of work areas, kitchen spaces, storage rooms, and delivery vehicle.
• Assist in basic housekeeping tasks including sweeping, mopping, and waste disposal.
• Support with simple maintenance, tidying, and arranging supplies or packaging areas.

5. Inventory & Event Support (as needed)

• Assist with stock-taking or re-stocking of shelves and storage areas.
• Provide operational support during special events, pop-ups, or external sales booths (e.g. setup and teardown).

Requirements:

• Physically fit and able to carry medium-weight loads (up to ~15kg).
• Possess a valid Class 3 driving license preferred (for delivery duties).
• Comfortable lifting and moving stock (up to 25kg)
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Prior experience in food handling or delivery logistics is a plus.
• Good attitude, punctual, and team-oriented.
• Punctual, honest, and detail-oriented

Salary & Benefits

• Monthly Salary: SGD 2,200 - 2,800 (depending on experience)
• 5.5-day work week
• Staff discounts and occasional festive bonuses
• Opportunities to grow with a passionate and tight-knit heritage bakery team

About Dona Manis Cake Shop

Dona Manis Cake Shop is a beloved family-run bakery located in Katong Shopping Centre. Known for our old-school banana pies and handmade cakes, we've been serving loyal customers for over 30 years. With a strong focus on quality, heritage, and heartfelt service, we're building the next chapter of our brand - and we're looking for dependable team players to grow with us.