Artisan Bread Baker - Day Shift, Great Perks & Growth

Wenzels; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal

50% off food

Pension

28 days holiday

Birthday day off

Staff incentives

Training & progression

Employee discounts

Wellbeing centre

24/7 helpline

Job summary

Wenzel's the Bakers in Watford is hiring a Bread Baker for day shifts. You will produce handmade artisan breads to our high standards, with experience in bread production and bakery equipment.

The role offers a steady 40-hour week, early start times from 06:00 to 15:00, and ongoing training. We provide a competitive hourly rate of £12–£14, a pension, generous holiday allowance, birthday day off, and staff discounts.

Qualifications

• Experience in bread production is required.
• Ability to prepare and bake a range of breads, buns and rolls to high standards.
• Familiarity with bakery machinery is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Produce handmade, high-quality artisan breads to specification.
• Operate bakery equipment and maintain product quality.
• Support team with dough making and oven management.

Skills

Bread baking

Dough making

Oven work

Bakery machinery

Hand moulding

Tools

Bread moulder

Roll machinery

Doughnut fryers

Job description

Wenzel's the Bakers in Watford is hiring a Bread Baker for day shifts. You will produce handmade artisan breads to our high standards, with experience in bread production and bakery equipment.

The role offers a steady 40-hour week, early start times from 06:00 to 15:00, and ongoing training. We provide a competitive hourly rate of £12–£14, a pension, generous holiday allowance, birthday day off, and staff discounts.