Afternoon Junior Baker - Ovens

The Bread Factory; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An artisan bakery in Greater London is looking for a dedicated team member to support the oven team in baking hand-crafted artisan breads. Responsibilities include loading and unloading bread from ovens, monitoring baking times, and following food safety standards. Ideal candidates should have bakery experience, be detail-oriented, and work well under pressure. Join a passionate team committed to quality and craftsmanship.

Benefits

50% discount at GAIL's

40% off at The Bread Factory & The Flour Station Markets

Discounts from high-street retailers

24-hour GP service

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Passionate about baking and eager to grow your skills.
• Comfortable working in a warm, fast‑paced production environment.
• Reliable and always ready to lend a hand.

Responsibilities

• Support the oven team with baking artisan breads.
• Load and unload bread from ovens safely.
• Monitor baking times and temperatures to ensure quality.

Skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Flexibility with shifts

Bakery experience

Job description

• 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
  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
  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.
  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.