Baker

Dobbies Garden Centres; Ashford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Dobbies Garden Centres is seeking a passionate Baker to join their team. The role involves preparing high-quality bakery items, ensuring food hygiene, and collaborating with restaurant staff to deliver exceptional customer experiences. Ideal candidates will thrive in a fast-paced environment and possess relevant food safety qualifications.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

50% store discount in restaurants

25% discount in Garden Centre

10% discount in food halls

Access to Wagestream for financial support

Confidential support through Retail Trust

Development opportunities via Dobbies Academy

Qualifications

• Experience as a Baker with successful volume production.
• Ability to thrive in a busy, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Preparing a range of bakery items to a high quality.
• Ensuring operations comply with health & safety and food hygiene.
• Collaborating with the restaurant team to present items to a high standard.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Food Safety Qualifications

Job description

Our Bakers play an essential role in delivering an exceptional customer experience across our Restaurants - delivering tasty treats, ensuring food hygiene, and maintaining high operational standards.

Responsibilities

1. Preparing a range of bakery items to a high quality, including bakery to go for the food hall.
2. Ensuring operations comply with statutory requirements such as health & safety and food hygiene.
3. Collaborating with the restaurant team to present items to a high standard for customers.
4. Developing knowledge of dietary requirements, allergens, and health & safety protocols.

Who We Are Looking For

1. A passion for food and delivering excellent customer experiences.
2. A team player and confident communicator eager to learn new skills.
3. Ability to thrive in a busy, fast-paced environment.
4. Experience as a Baker with successful volume production.
5. Excellent organizational skills and enthusiasm for quality work.
6. Relevant food safety qualifications are preferred.
7. Ability to demonstrate our values: teamwork, continuous improvement, positivity, and customer focus.

What We Offer

1. Generous annual leave with flexible holiday scheduling.
2. Uncapped store discounts: 50% in restaurants, 25% in Garden Centre, 10% in food halls.
3. Access to Wagestream for financial wellbeing support.
4. Confidential support through Retail Trust, including virtual GP, counselling, and rewards.
5. Development opportunities via Dobbies Academy.
6. A passionate, diverse, and dedicated team culture.

About Us

Founded in 1865 by James Dobbie, Dobbies is the only garden centre retailer with stores nationwide across the UK. We celebrate gardening and plant care, offering a variety of products, concessions, and services. Our stores often feature restaurants or cafes, providing a relaxed environment for customers. We host events and support charitable causes, fostering community engagement. We are committed to being a great place to work, encouraging our colleagues to grow and succeed together.