Job Introduction
Are you a baker with a passion for dough and creativity? We’re searching for skilled hands and creative minds to be part of our innovative bakery. Enjoy flexibility, fun, and the chance to be part of a team that loves to craft and inspire! No late evenings or early mornings required!
Role Responsibility
What You’ll Do:
As a Baker at Chestnut Bakery, you’ll play a central role in delivering fresh, high-quality goods each day. Your responsibilities will include:
- Opening the bakery every morning and ensuring all ovens and equipment are prepped.
- Monitoring ingredient quality and following precise recipes.
- Measuring, weighing, kneading, and shaping dough to perfection.
- Ensuring procedures for dough rising, resting, and baking are followed.
- Baking to consistently high standards, setting timers, and monitoring cooking times.
- Crafting new and exciting baked goods to delight our customers.
- Packaging and arranging items for the shop’s daily opening.
- Managing and ordering kitchen supplies to ensure seamless operations.
The Ideal Candidate
What We’re Looking For:
We’re seeking someone with passion, precision, and creativity. The ideal candidate will have:
- A keen eye for quality ingredients and detail.
- Experience in measuring, weighing, and blending ingredients accurately.
- Familiarity with dough preparation techniques, from kneading to proofing.
- Confidence in managing baking equipment and ovens.
- Strong organisational skills to manage supplies and ensure smooth bakery operations.
- Enthusiasm for developing creative new baked goods.
Package Description
As a valued member of our team, you’ll enjoy:
- Private Health Cashback for peace of mind.
- Wagestream access to manage your earnings flexibly.
- A strong focus on work-life balance – no late evenings!
- Free food during your shift and 40% discount across all our sites.
- Unlimited coffee to keep you energised.
- A paid day off for your birthday.
- Refer a Friend scheme with generous bonuses.
- Pension scheme and Cycle to Work opportunities.
- Development programs and structured training to help you grow.
- Service-based holiday accrual for long-term team members.
- Participation in our Tronc scheme.
About the Company
Chestnut Bakery is a double award-winning bakery that takes pride in its artisanal approach to baking. With roots in Belgravia and a growing presence across Central London, we’re on a mission to craft exceptional baked goods using the freshest ingredients and traditional techniques. At Chestnut Bakery, we celebrate the art and science of baking. Our team is committed to quality, authenticity, and creating an inclusive, supportive workplace.
We take pride in being an employer of choice, offering opportunities for growth, recognition, and work-life balance – because we believe that happy bakers make the best baked goods!
