Baker

The Chestnut Bakery; Greater London; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Health Cashback

Wagestream access to manage earnings

Strong work-life balance - no late sne

Free food during shift and 40% site-

Unlimited coffee

Paid day off for birthday

Refer a Friend bonuses

Pension and Cycle to Work

Development programs and training

Holiday accrual for long-term staff

Tronc scheme

Job summary

Chestnut Bakery in Central London is seeking a dedicated baker to join our artisanal team. You will open each day, prep ovens, and produce high-quality goods from dough to finish, following precise recipes.

The ideal candidate combines passion with precision, enjoys crafting new baked items, and helps maintain a clean, well-organised kitchen. Benefits include health cashback, generous discounts, and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in measuring, weighing, and blending ingredients accurately.
• Familiarity with dough preparation techniques, from kneading to proofing.
• Confidence in managing baking equipment and ovens.
• Strong organisational skills to manage supplies and ensure smooth bakery operations.
• Enthusiasm for developing creative new baked goods.

Responsibilities

• Deliver fresh, high-quality goods each day.
• Open the bakery each morning and prep ovens.
• Monitor ingredient quality and follow precise recipes.
• Measure, weigh, knead, and shape dough.
• Ensure dough rising, resting, and baking procedures.
• Bake to consistently high standards, set timers and monitor cooking times.
• Craft new and exciting baked goods to delight our customers.
• Package and arrange items for the shop's daily opening.
• Manage and order kitchen supplies to ensure seamless operations.

Skills

Baking passion

Precision

Creativity

Quality awareness

Dough handling

Oven management

Organisational skills

Product development

Job description

Are you a baker with a passion for dough and creativity? We're searching for skilled hands and creative minds to be part of our innovative bakery. Enjoy flexibility, fun, and the chance to be part of a team that loves to craft and inspire!

Package Description

• Private Health Cashback for peace of mind.
• Wagestream access to manage your earnings flexibly.
• A strong focus on work-life balance - no late evenings!
• Free food during your shift and 40% discount across all our sites.
• Unlimited coffee to keep you energised.
• A paid day off for your birthday.
• Refer a Friend scheme with generous bonuses.
• Pension scheme and Cycle to Work opportunities.
• Development programs and structured training to help you grow.
• Service-based holiday accrual for long-term team members.
• Participation in our Tronc scheme.

Main Responsibilities

What You'll Do:

• As a Baker at Chestnut Bakery, you'll play a central role in delivering fresh, high-quality goods each day.
• Your responsibilities will include: Opening the bakery every morning and ensuring all ovens and equipment are prepped.
• Monitoring ingredient quality and following precise recipes.
• Measuring, weighing, kneading, and shaping dough to perfection.
• Ensuring procedures for dough rising, resting, and baking are followed.
• Baking to consistently high standards, setting timers, and monitoring cooking times.
• Crafting new and exciting baked goods to delight our customers.
• Packaging and arranging items for the shop's daily opening.
• Managing and ordering kitchen supplies to ensure seamless operations.

The Ideal Candidate

• What We're Looking For:We're seeking someone with passion, precision, and creativity. The ideal candidate will have:
• A keen eye for quality ingredients and detail.
• Experience in measuring, weighing, and blending ingredients accurately.
• Familiarity with dough preparation techniques, from kneading to proofing.
• Confidence in managing baking equipment and ovens.
• Strong organisational skills to manage supplies and ensure smooth bakery operations.
• Enthusiasm for developing creative new baked goods.

About The Company

Chestnut Bakery is a double award-winning bakery that takes pride in its artisanal approach to baking. With roots in Belgravia and a growing presence across Central London, we're on a mission to craft exceptional baked goods using the freshest ingredients and traditional techniques. At Chestnut Bakery, we celebrate the art and science of baking. Our team is committed to quality, authenticity, and creating an inclusive, supportive workplace. We take pride in being an employer of choice, offering opportunities for growth, recognition, and work-life balance - because we believe that happy bakers make the best baked goods!