Junior Baker Ovens

The Bread Factory Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading artisan bakery in London is seeking a Junior Baker to join their team. You will be responsible for baking award-winning breads in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate is passionate about baking, a reliable team player, and willing to work early shifts. Benefits include discounts on products and a supportive team culture. This full-time position includes a competitive hourly rate and fresh bread to take home. A background in bakery is preferred but not essential.

Benefits

Fresh bread daily

50% discount at GAIL's

24-hour GP service

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in bakery preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Reliable and ready to assist team members.

Responsibilities

• Support the oven team with baking artisan breads.
• Load and unload bread from ovens safely.
• Monitor baking times and temperatures.
• Identify baked products of quality.
• Maintain food safety and hygiene standards.

Skills

Passionate about baking

Detail-oriented

Team player

Flexible with shifts

Bakery experience

Job description

About us:

The Bread Factory is London’s leading Artisan Bakery, known for award-winning breads, pastries, and cakes, supplying top-quality products across e-commerce, grocery, food services, and retailers such as our GAIL’s Bakeries nationwide.

As our teams grow, we are looking for our next Junior Baker for the oven area.

As a Junior Baker, you will make our award-winning breads using methods of mixing, baking, scaling and shaping.

This job is for you if you like a fast-paced environment and enjoy working in a team.

Contracted hours: 45 hours – Full Time

Working Hours: 5am - 2pm

Hourly rate of £13.55 per hour (bi-weekly pay)

Shift Pattern: Mon-Sun, any 5 days out of 7

Location: Hendon, London, NW9 - If you a 5-mile radius, this job is for you

Every day is different at The Bread Factory, but here are some of the things you will be doing:

• Supporting the oven team with baking our hand‑crafted artisan breads
• Loading and unloading bread from ovens safely and efficiently
• Monitoring baking times and temperatures to ensure top‑quality products
• Learning to identify when products are baked to perfection
• Following food safety and hygiene standards at all times
• Keeping your workspace organised and assisting with cleaning routines
• Working as part of a team to meet production targets

Our people tell us you’ll be a great addition to the team if you are…

• Passionate about baking and eager to grow your skills
• Comfortable working in a warm, fast‑paced production environment
• Detail‑oriented and take pride in getting things just right
• A reliable team player who’s always ready to lend a hand
• Flexible with shifts and happy to work early mornings or nights
• Someone with bakery experience

What’s in it for you?

• Fresh bread daily to take home to enjoy with family and friends.
• 50% discount at GAIL’s and 40% off at The Bread Factory & The Flour Station Markets.
• Discounts and Savings from high‑street retailers and restaurants
• 24‑hour GP service
• Cycle to work scheme

Our Values

We care about a 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.

We care about nature:

We’re committed to sustainability across our supply chain—from reducing waste and reusing surplus to supporting regenerative farming that helps restore the planet.