Trainee Artisan Baker

Thecavanbakery; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A family run bakery in Englefield Green is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join their team as Artisan Bakers. Responsibilities include mixing, shaping, and baking breads while maintaining quality and hygiene standards. Experience is not essential as training will be provided, but a positive attitude and good teamwork are crucial. Enjoy benefits such as free meals, discounts, and a supportive work environment promoting inclusion and diversity.

Benefits

Uniform provided

On-site parking

Company events

Cycle to work scheme

Free bread

50% off for employees

10% off at Eight on the River Cafe

Pension Scheme

A box of cakes on your birthday

Free meal provided every shift

Holiday entitlement of 28 days including bank holidays pro rata

Employee assistance 24/7 helpline offering free confidential advice and support

Qualifications

• No formal experience required; training will be provided.
• Ability to follow hygiene and quality control processes.

Responsibilities

• Produce bread according to daily production needs.
• MIX, SHAPE, and BAKE baked goods.
• Ensure quality and consistency of products.
• Communicate with management about any production issues.

Skills

Teamwork

Numeracy skills

Positive attitude

Enthusiasm

Job description

We are a family run business where we invest in growth and personal development for our Artisan Bakers. We are almost 100 years old with many retail outlets in Surrey and London and a large wholesale customer base. We invest in growth and personal development for our team.

Do you have a passion for baking and good food? Looking for a new career? Look no further, we want someone to join our team to take part in all aspects of baking. You must be able to work well in a team, posses good numeracy skills and have a can do attitude.

We have a variety of start times spread across the week. Experience isn’t essential as full training can be given but a positive attitude and enthusiasm is a must!

Schedule

• 5 days across the 7 day week
• Night shifts
• Day shifts
• Overtime
• Weekends

Responsibilities

• Produce the bread in the correct quantities and of the correct type to our shops in accordance with the daily production sheet.
• You will need to be able to MIX, SHAPE, BAKE
• Ensure that the correct processes are followed when producing products.
• Communicate with the Bakery Operations Manager if any problems exist or are anticipated with the production process.
• Ensure the quality of all products is never compromised.
• Products should be consistent in their overall appearance, colour, size, finish, weight and taste.
• Any products that are below quality should not leave the bakery unless with the agreement of the Bakery Operations Manager.
• Ensure that ingredients are not wasted, and the correct amounts are used for each yield.
• Ensure that ingredients are kept fresh and in hygienic conditions.
• Ensure that ingredients are used in correct rotation.
• Ensure bakery areas are clean, tidy and hygienic.
• Ensure all machinery is kept clean and in good working order reporting any urgent repairs to the bakery manager.
• Ensure all the cleaning jobs are done regularly as directed by your bakery manager.
• Communicate any areas of difficulty, problems or suggestions to the Bakery Operations Manager, as you think appropriate.
• You are expected to behave in a responsible; conscientious; committed; co-operative; enthusiastic; cheerful; helpful; professional and proactive way.
• Always think ‘how could we do this better?’ for example, efficiency, recipes, ordering, procedures, team working, morale.
• Take pride in the products you make and the goods that leave your bakery.

Benefits

• Uniform provided
• On-site parking
• Company events
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free bread
• 50% off for employees
• 10% off at Eight on the River Cafe
• Pension Scheme
• A box of cakes on your birthday
• Free meal provided every shift
• Holiday entitlement of 28 days including bank holidays pro rata
• Employee assistance 24/7 helpline offering free confidential advice and support

Inclusion & Diversity

At Cavan Bakery we all have a part to play in creating an inclusive place to work. Diverse representation among our people is really important to us, and we recognise that all our colleagues are uniquely different and bring their own originality, creativity and identity to work.

Inclusion and diversity is a key driver of innovation and we’re committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they can be themselves. We’re looking for people from all backgrounds and cultures to join us and be a part of our jo