Baker

inploi; Bath; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A bakery company in Bath is looking for an experienced artisan baker to produce high-quality bread and pastries. You will mix, shape, proof, and bake dough, while also maintaining hygiene standards and assisting in supervising the team. Applicants should be passionate about quality and comfortable with night shifts. This role offers career progression and various benefits.

Benefits

Career progression

Freshly baked products on breaks

40–50% discount at partnered bakeries

24-hour GP service

Access to a benefits platform

Qualifications

• Experienced in artisan baking with strong dough handling skills.
• Reliable and organised, capable of working under pressure.
• Knowledgeable in food safety, health & safety, and bakery hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality, handcrafted bread and pastries.
• Maintain quality standards and meet production deadlines.
• Manage ingredients, stock rotation, and inventory.

Skills

Artisan baking

Dough handling

Food safety knowledge

Teamwork

Communication skills

Job description

What You’ll Be Doing:

• 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.
• Work closely with the team to meet targets and improve processes.
• Troubleshoot production or equipment issues.
• Take on early supervisory responsibilities, including training and supporting team members.

About You:

• 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.
• Strong team player with excellent communication skills.
• Physically fit and comfortable working night shifts or early mornings.
• Ambitious to develop into a supervisory role.
• Knowledgeable in food safety, health & safety, and bakery hygiene.
• Fully flexible to meet the needs of the business and production schedules.

What’s in it for you?

• Grow with us – clear career progression and ongoing training to help you reach your full potential.
• Tasty perks – enjoy our freshly baked products on your break and take some home to share with friends and family.
• Exclusive savings – 40–50% discount at The Bread Factory and GAIL’s Bakery.
• Wellbeing support – access to a 24-hour GP service whenever you need it.
• More than just a job – access to our company benefits platform with a range of discounts, rewards, and offers.

Location: Brassmill Ln, Bath BA1 3JN

Hours: 40 hours per week – Any 5 days out of 7

Shift: 5:00PM-2:00AM

Pay: £13.70 per hour

Our Care Values

We care about Job Well Done:

Since 1993, we have been champions in traditional baking with the finest ingredients and techniques. We always do things the right way, not the easy way.

We care about Baking:

At The Bread Factory all our teams take pride in crafting beautiful, freshly baked loaves, pastries, and cakes. We are all passionate about our products and share knowledge among us all.

We care about each‑

We always act with respect, empathy, and support to our employees, neighbours and customers.

We care about community:

We believe in minimising unsustainable practices and reducing waste. Whilst ensuring we continue to provide everyone with nutritious high-quality food.