Junior Baker

THE BAMFORD COLLECTION IS A GROUPOF CONSCIOUSLY MINDED LIFESTYLE BRANDS COMMITTED TO NOURISHINGAND NURTURING PEOPLE AND PLANET.

ABOUT THE ROLE

A Junior Baker is someone who has a passion for baking (whether they have professional experience or not), who wants to develop their skills further and learn from the some of the industry's finest. They will gradually learn to master each of the 4 main sections of the Bakery operation (mixing, shaping, laminating, baking) so that they can progress to becoming a fully-skilled and independent Artisan Baker.

SALARY: £12.70 per hour
HOURS: Full time | 40 Hours | 5x 8 Hour shifts across Monday - Sunday | 5pm - 1am

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Execute all products as per company specifications.
• Execute all food preparation in a timely and professional manner.
• Adhere to the standards set out by the Soil Association.
• Display a strong eye for detail to ensure accuracy and precision.
• Ensure that all ingredients are prepared, weighed and measured ready for production.
• Carry out all baking duties with care and diligence to guarantee the production of a consistently high standard of product, along with minimal levels of wastage.
• Achieve competence in all areas of the Bakery, including the accurate interpretation of daily orders/recipes, distributing/packing finished products, weighing ingredients, mixing, shaping doughs by hand, and baking the breads unsupervised.
• Ensure that cleaning rotas are consistently adhered to.
• Work safely and efficiently to ensure that all daily orders are completed at the required fulfilment rate (98%+).
• Comply with the production unit’s internal audit requirements.
• Aid the Bakery Manager in the fulfilment of the Bakery’s annual financial/budgetary targets.
• Participate in the effective communication amongst the team regarding any changes to recipes, procedures and/or operational needs, and amongst the company and other customers regarding any quality issues/shortages in the required timescale.
• Collaborate effectively with Baker and Junior Baker colleagues, as well as complying with the authority and direction of the Assistant Bakery Manager and Bakery Manager.
• Bring our purpose to life by driving meaningful social and environmental improvements, contributing to our journey as a B Corp, and aligning with our sustainability vision.
• Inspire and empower our customers, suppliers, and partners to live and work more consciously, creating a lasting positive impact on the world.

SKILLS YOU WILL BRING

• Strong levels of organisation.
• A strong understanding of how to work/produce safely in a food manufacturing environment.
• A passion for organic and artisan food production.
• Experience in shaping breads by hand.
• A respectful/collaborative approach.
• A thirst for further knowledge and development.

PERKS & BENEFITS

• Discounts: We offer a range of discounts on our products, treatments, and dining experiences from day 1.
• Volunteering Days: Employees are offered one paid day per year to volunteer with a charity of their choice.
• Private Medical: We offer subsidised private medical insurance through Bupa.
• Pension Scheme: Pay up to 9% of your salary into your pension each month; we contribute up to 4.5%.
• Life Assurance: We offer life assurance cover, equivalent of up to a year of your annual salary.
• Mental Health Support: Our Employee Assistance Programme provides 24-hour support, seven days a week.