Baker

The Bread Factory; Bath; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading bakery in Bath seeks a dedicated Baker to create high-quality bread and pastries. The role involves hands-on production, maintaining quality standards, and developing leadership skills. Candidates should have artisan baking experience and strong teamwork abilities. This position offers competitive pay and various perks including product discounts and wellbeing support.

Benefits

40–50% discount at The Bread Factory

Freshly baked products on breaks

Access to a 24-hour GP service

Qualifications

• Experienced in artisan baking with strong dough handling skills.
• Reliable and organised with the ability to work under pressure.
• Knowledgeable in food safety and bakery hygiene.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Artisan baking experience

Dough handling

Quality control

Teamwork

Communication skills

Job description

The Bertinet Bakery, based in Bath, has been creating award-winning breads, pastries, and cakes for over 18 years. We supply leading retailers, restaurants, and our own GAIL’s bakeries nationwide — always staying true to our craft and commitment to quality.

As a Baker, you will be hands-on in all aspects of bread production, from mixing and shaping to baking and quality control, while also developing leadership skills to support and guide the team in the future.

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 other

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.

We care about nature

We’re committed to sustainability across our supply chain—from reducing waste and reusing surplus to supporting regenerative farming that helps restore the planet.