Artisan Baker - Create Fresh, Creative Bakes Daily

The Chestnut Bakery; Greater London; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Health Cashback

Wagestream access to manage earnings

Strong work-life balance - no late sne

Free food during shift and 40% site-

Unlimited coffee

Paid day off for birthday

Refer a Friend bonuses

Pension and Cycle to Work

Development programs and training

Holiday accrual for long-term staff

Tronc scheme

Job summary

Chestnut Bakery in Central London is seeking a dedicated baker to join our artisanal team. You will open each day, prep ovens, and produce high-quality goods from dough to finish, following precise recipes.

The ideal candidate combines passion with precision, enjoys crafting new baked items, and helps maintain a clean, well-organised kitchen. Benefits include health cashback, generous discounts, and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Deliver fresh, high-quality goods each day.
• Open the bakery each morning and prep ovens.
• Monitor ingredient quality and follow precise recipes.
• Measure, weigh, knead, and shape dough.
• Ensure dough rising, resting, and baking procedures.
• Bake to consistently high standards, set timers and monitor cooking times.
• Craft new and exciting baked goods to delight our customers.
• Package and arrange items for the shop's daily opening.
• Manage and order kitchen supplies to ensure seamless operations.

Skills

Baking passion

Precision

Creativity

Quality awareness

Dough handling

Oven management

Organisational skills

Product development

Job description

Chestnut Bakery in Central London is seeking a dedicated baker to join our artisanal team. You will open each day, prep ovens, and produce high-quality goods from dough to finish, following precise recipes.

The ideal candidate combines passion with precision, enjoys crafting new baked items, and helps maintain a clean, well-organised kitchen. Benefits include health cashback, generous discounts, and development opportunities.