SuperValu Careers

Job Ref:

50529

Job title:

Confectioner

Job type:

Full time

Location:

Newcastle West, Co Limerick V42 D702

Salary:

On Application

Closing date for applications:

11-01-2026

Job description:

Main purpose of the role:
Ensure the Confectionery Department operates efficiently and effectively at all times. Provide our customers with excellent quality products and customer service.

The ideal candidate will have/be:

A recognised qualification in pastry and/or have at least 2 years€,, experience in a bakery or quality focused restaurant or hotel

Creative and able to embrace new recipes

Excellent communication skills

Ability to engage with and prioritise customer needs

Strong attention to detail, organised and flexible

Ability to use own initiative and work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment

Main duties:

Actively live SuperValu brand-values i.e. Genuine, Passion for Food, Vibrant, Committed, Innovative and Imaginative;

Prepare and present the highest quality bakery items, desserts and pastries

Assist in volume production

Be passionate about keeping up to date with the latest culinary trends and bring your ideas to the team

Drive sales through instore initiatives

Merchandise and present the department to the highest standard at all times and in accordance with relevant store planograms and guidelines;

Adhere to weekly stocktaking and daily waste procedures in the Bakery

Conduct quality and freshness checks

Attend relevant training as required and implement learnings in store

About the locality:

We are seeking aFULL TIMEConfectioner with relevant Experience in a Professional Kitchen / Bakery environment.

The shifts are mostly from 6/7am (depending on roster requirements in a given week).

The shifts are 7.5 hours long. There are 5 shifts over 7 days per week - Saturdays are a very busy day where you will be working. Sundays are also part of your rosterat busy times for the Bakery.

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Note: thisposition are inNewcastle West, Co Limerick- we are located:

40-50km from Limerick city suburbs,

49km from UL (University of Limerick),

70km from Killarney,

60km from Tralee,

240km from Dublin,

48km from Newcastle in Castletroy, Limerick,

150km from Newcastle in Galway,

219km from Newcastle in Dublin.

Our Eircode is V42 D702 - you can use it to find out how far away we are from where you live.

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