Job Summary
Successful candidates must have a passion for baking especially cake and biscuit making and decoration. The work is fast paced requiring high levels of awareness and skill. The company offers an attractive salary from minimum wage per hour (or contracted) upwards (depending on skill and age). Candidates applying must be fully committed to the role and with a positive work ethos within the bakery industry.

Accepting applicants with experience and those wanting a career change.

Desired skills:

Be a baker with a passion for all types of bakery work
Have an excellent eye for detail and quality control
Works well under pressure and keeps to deadlines
Keep errors to an absolute minimum
Keen to learn new skills and ‘be developed further’

Personal qualities:

Follow and have a good understanding of baking
Appreciate quality
Passionate about working for an independent family business
Hardworking and not afraid of physical work
Baking
Piping and Lettering
Layering and Bonding
General decorating
General finishing
Packaging (working the line and ensuring orders are pallet wrapped)
General hygiene duties
Previous qualifications are advantageous but not essential.
Three GCSEs grade 3 and a minimum of GCSE grade 1 in Maths and English.
Be part of an an accredited Apprenticeship Programme

Future prospects:

Progression to further learning in subject areas including Bakery production, Bakery science and technology, Food safety and quality, Managing Teams
Being part of a Team to take the Bakery to the next level
Prospects of Directorship of the company

Considerations:

Location of the vacancy
Work involves sharp tools and hot surfaces
Commitment to a high level of personal hygiene
Role is very physical and demanding with heavy lifting and standing.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Apprenticeship, Zero hours contract, Graduate

Pay: From £12.21 per hour

Work Location: In person

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