Baker

KSB Recruitment; Arnold; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £32k–£35k

Permanent, full-time

Early finishes

Free food on shift

Training and progression

Growth plans

Job summary

KSB Recruitment is seeking two Bakers for an exciting new opening in Cardiff. You'll join a growing independent food business, working on bagels, brownies, cookies, and other items, with hands-on kitchen duties and training from an experienced bakery team.

One position is a lead baker, with responsibilities to oversee production and support colleagues, while the other focuses on contributing to daily baking operations. The role offers a competitive salary and early finishes.

Qualifications

• Previous baking experience, ideally including bagels.
• Experience preparing baked goods such as brownies and cookies.
• Good general kitchen skills, including food preparation and cooking.
• Strong understanding of food hygiene and safe working practices.
• Reliable, organised and comfortable working in a hands-on environment.
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn the business's methods.
• For the lead position, the confidence to take responsibility and support colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and bake fresh bagels to the business's recipes and standards.
• Produce in-house sweet treats, including brownies and cookies.
• Assist with kitchen preparation, including sauces, meat preparation and vegetables.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, consistency and presentation.
• Keep the kitchen clean, organised and compliant with food hygiene standards.
• Work collaboratively with the team to support smooth daily operations.
• For the lead baker position, help oversee production and support the wider team.

Job description

Bakers – New Opening

Location: Cardiff, Wales
Salary: £32,000–£35,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

Role

Join a growing independent food business as it prepares to open its newest site in Cardiff. With four established sites already operating in Nottingham, the business is now expanding into Wales and looking for two Bakers to join its opening team, including one baker to take on a lead role.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of an expanding independent business, helping establish a new site while producing freshly made bagels, sweet treats and other food items.

The role is hands-on and varied, combining baking, bagel production and general kitchen preparation, with training and support from the established bakery team to ensure consistency across the business.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and bake fresh bagels to the business's recipes and standards.

• Produce in-house sweet treats, including brownies and cookies.

• Assist with kitchen preparation, including sauces, meat preparation and vegetables.

• Maintain high standards of food quality, consistency and presentation.

• Keep the kitchen clean, organised and compliant with food hygiene standards.

• Work collaboratively with the team to support smooth daily operations.

• For the lead baker position, help oversee production and support the wider team.

Requirements

• Previous baking experience, ideally including bagels.

• Experience preparing baked goods such as brownies and cookies.

• Good general kitchen skills, including food preparation and cooking.

• Strong understanding of food hygiene and safe working practices.

• Reliable, organised and comfortable working in a hands-on environment.

• A positive attitude and willingness to learn the business's methods.

• For the lead position, the confidence to take responsibility and support colleagues.

Rewards

• £32,000–£35,000 per annum to start.

• Permanent, full-time opportunity.

• Early finishes, with weekday shifts generally running from 6:30am to 1:30–2:00pm. Earliest starts may be from 5:30am.

• Free food while on shift.

• Opportunities to take on additional responsibility and earn pay increases as you progress.

• Support and training from an established bakery team.

• The opportunity to join a growing independent business with further expansion plans.

The Opportunity

With four existing sites and a new opening planned for Cardiff, this is an opportunity to join an independent business at an exciting stage of its growth. You'll play an important role in establishing the new site, maintaining product quality and helping build a strong team from the beginning.

The business values its people and aims to offer a positive working environment, competitive pay and a good work-life balance, with early finishes and opportunities to develop as the company grows.

Two positions are available, including a lead baker role for someone ready to take on additional responsibility.

If you have baking experience, enjoy working with quality food and want to be part of an exciting new opening in Cardiff, we'd love to hear from you.