Stephens Bakery - Bakery Operative - Confectionary - 39 Hours

Steakbridie; Dunfermline; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned bakery in Dunfermline is seeking a dedicated team member to join their pastry team. The role involves direct participation in baking tasks, including dough preparation, icing, and creating visually appealing products. Ideal candidates will demonstrate attention to detail and a willingness to learn in a vibrant bakery environment. Competitive pay and great perks including free lunches and discounts are offered, aligning with the bakery’s tradition of excellence and innovation.

Benefits

Free lunch on shift

Special gifts for milestones

Refer a friend bonus

20% staff discount

Free mental health counselling

Discounts at numerous retailers

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a bakery environment is preferred but not essential.
• Must be able to work safely and follow company policies.

Responsibilities

• Work safely and responsibly, adhering to all policies.
• Dip doughrings by hand for an even finish.
• Ice cupcakes and biscuits with care and precision.
• Pipe jam accurately to fill products perfectly.
• Decorate with cake toppers to enhance appearance.

Skills

Dough handling

Decorating goods

Attention to detail

Following safety standards

Job description

What You’ll Bring

Experience in a bakery environment is a bonus — but not essential. We’ll give you all the training you need to rise to the occasion.

• Hours: 39 per week, 5 days out of 7 (Monday–Sunday)
• Start Time: from 6am
• Pay: £12.24 per hour (increasing after probation period)

What You’ll Do

• Always Work safely and responsibly, following company policies, procedures and legislation.
• Dip doughring by hand, ensuring an even, high-quality finish.
• Ice cupcakes and biscuits with care and consistency for a professional look.
• Pipe jam with precision, making sure every product is perfectly filled.
• Place decorative cake toppers by hand, adding the finishing touches that make our products stand out.

The Perks

We love our people as much as we love our bridies (and that’s saying something).

• Free lunch on shift – enjoy our products while you work
• Special gifts at milestones like Christmas, weddings & length of service
• Refer a friend and earn up to £150 each
• 20% staff discount in all our shops
• Free counselling for mental health, financial, legal or work matters
• Discounts at 1,000+ retailers including Asda, Aldi, cinemas & holidays
• Real career development opportunities – we love to promote from within

About us

Stephens Bakery is a 4th generation family business that is over 150 years in the baking, but don’t let that fool you into thinking we’re stuck in the past! We are a company that has never shied away from innovation - we were the first bakery to partner with convenience stores, the first to mobilise a bakery Jiffy Van and the first to open a stand-alone bakery drive-thru. We now have 15 retail shops and convenience partnerships with Coop, Scotmid, Morrisons and Independent retailers. When we’re not creating new ways to serve our customers, we’re staying true to our craft by using traditional baking methods and sourcing the finest local ingredients. With us, the proof is in the pudding, and this is why we won Scottish Craft Bakery of the Year, UK Craft Bakery Business of the Year and we are home to Scotland’s favourite Morning Roll, Steak Bridie and Double Biscuit.