Artisan Baker & Night-Shift Team Leader

The Bread Factory; Taunton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bakery in the UK is seeking a Baker to produce high-quality, handcrafted breads and pastries. The role involves mixing, shaping, and baking dough while ensuring quality and hygiene standards. Candidates should have a passion for baking, strong teamwork skills, and be willing to work night shifts. The position offers career progression, a staff discount, and wellbeing support. Join a company committed to sustainability and quality in baking.

Benefits

Career progression

Freshly baked products

40–50% discount

Wellbeing support

Company benefits platform

Qualifications

• Experienced in artisan baking, with strong dough handling and proofing skills.
• Passionate about quality, detail, and craftsmanship.
• Reliable, organised, and able to work under pressure.
• Knowledgeable in food safety, health & safety, and bakery hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality, handcrafted bread and pastries using traditional methods.
• Mix, shape, proof, and bake dough to achieve excellent flavour and appearance.
• Maintain quality standards and meet production deadlines.
• Keep the bakery clean, safe, and organised, following all hygiene regulations.
• Manage ingredients, stock rotation, and inventory.

Skills

Artisan baking

Dough handling

Quality control

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

A leading bakery in the UK is seeking a Baker to produce high-quality, handcrafted breads and pastries. The role involves mixing, shaping, and baking dough while ensuring quality and hygiene standards. Candidates should have a passion for baking, strong teamwork skills, and be willing to work night shifts. The position offers career progression, a staff discount, and wellbeing support. Join a company committed to sustainability and quality in baking.