Hygiene Operative

The Bread Factory Limited; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading artisan bakery in Milton Keynes is seeking a dedicated Cleaner to maintain high hygiene standards and follow food safety protocols. In this role, you will carry out daily cleaning schedules, inspect equipment, and report any issues. The ideal candidate should be reliable, hardworking, and fit for a fast-paced environment. This position offers competitive pay, career progression, and various perks including discounts and wellbeing support. Join us in crafting exceptional baked goods!

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Career progression and ongoing training

Freshly baked products to enjoy

40–50% discount at The Bread Factory and GAIL’s Bakery

24-hour GP service

Access to company benefits platform

Qualifications

• Team player with good communication skills.
• Reliable, hardworking, and physically fit.
• Able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Positive professional attitude with a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene across all designated areas.
• Follow strict Health & Safety and food safety protocols.
• Carry out daily and flexible cleaning schedules.
• Inspect, maintain, and correctly store cleaning equipment.
• Report faults, shortages, or hygiene concerns promptly.

Skills

Team player

Good communication skills

Physically fit

Reliable

Able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment

Positive attitude

Job description

The Bread Factory is the UK’s leading artisan bakery. We make award-winning bread, pastries, and cakes, and as well as supporting our neighbourhood bakeries at GAIL’s, we are the proud suppliers behind London’s Michelin restaurants, prestigious hotels, and even Buckingham Palace! We believe in making good bread. We may have grown over the years, but our philosophy has not changed… to make exceptional quality artisan bread, cakes, and pastries so more people can enjoy them. We bake by hand with natural ingredients, we insist on the finest ingredients, and though we’re always innovating, our baking is based on time-honoured techniques and our decades-old starters. Nothing pleasures us as much as a freshly baked, lovingly crafted loaf. Product is at the heart of our bakeries and everything we do must tell a story that inspires, our people to support us on our journey of growth, leading the way for artisan baking in the UK.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene across all designated areas.
• Follow strict Health & Safety and food safety protocols.
• Carry out daily and flexible cleaning schedules.
• Inspect, maintain, and correctly store cleaning equipment.
• Report faults, shortages, or hygiene concerns promptly.

About You:

• Team player with good communication skills.
• Reliable, hardworking, and physically fit.
• Able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Positive, professional attitude with a strong work ethic.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive compensation
• Grow with us – clear career progression and ongoing training to help you reach your full potential.
• Tasty perks – enjoy our freshly baked products on your break and take some home to share with friends and family.
• Exclusive savings – 40–50% discount at The Bread Factory and GAIL’s Bakery.
• Wellbeing support – access to a 24-hour GP service whenever you need it.
• More than just a job – access to our company benefits platform with a range of discounts, rewards, and offers.

Location: Blakelands, Milton Keynes, MK14 5BU

Hours: 1pm-10pm

Shift: Sunday to Thursday

Pay: £13.80 per hour

Our Care Values

We care about Job Well Done:

Since 1993, we have been champions in traditional baking with the finest ingredients and techniques. We always do things the right way, not the easy way.

We care about Baking:

At The Bread Factory all our teams take pride in crafting beautiful, freshly baked loaves, pastries, and cakes. We are all passionate about our products and share knowledge among us all.

We care about each other:

We always act with respect, empathy, and support to our employees, neighbours and customers.

We care about community:

We believe in minimising unsustainable practices and reducing waste. Whilst ensuring we continue to provide everyone with nutritious high-quality food.