Baker

Boxcar; Greater London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff meals

Group dining discounts

Career progression

Job summary

Boxcar Hyde Park is seeking a passionate Daytime Baker to join our growing team. This full-time role focuses on daily production of breads, pastries, cakes, and cookies, working 48 hours a week at the bench in a busy kitchen.

You’ll collaborate with our bakers, develop skills in sourdough and viennoiserie, contribute ideas for seasonal specials, and help maintain high standards of quality and presentation. We value quality ingredients, teamwork, and a friendly, ambitious bakery culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in cake production and bread is preferred.
• Able to work at bench in a busy kitchen.
• Committed to high standards of quality and freshness.
• Willing to learn and develop skills in sourdough and viennoiserie.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and produce a range of breads, pastries, cakes, and cookies.
• Support daily baking, preparation, and batch production.
• Maintain high standards of consistency and presentation.
• Develop skills in sourdough, fermentation, and viennoiserie.
• Contribute ideas for new products and seasonal specials.
• Work with the team to develop and improve our bakery offer.
• Learn from experienced bakers and continue developing your craft.
• Communicate effectively and support a positive, organised working environment.
• Keep your workstation clean, organised, and well stocked.
• Be proactive, reliable, and flexible in a busy working environment.

Skills

Bread making

Sourdough

Viennoiserie

Cake making

Teamwork

Job description

We’re looking for a passionate and creative Daytime Baker to join the team at Boxcar Hyde Park.

This is an exciting opportunity for a baker who takes pride in their craft and enjoys working with quality ingredients to produce exceptional baked goods. We’re looking for someone with experience in cake production and preparation, bread, sourdough, or viennoiserie, or someone keen to develop their skills in a supportive and ambitious bakery team.

You’ll work closely with our bakers and the wider kitchen team, contributing to a bakery with real ambition, where quality, creativity, and growth are at the heart of everything we do.

The Role

As a full-time Daytime Baker at Boxcar Hyde Park, you’ll play an important role in the daily production of high-quality breads, pastries, cakes, cookies, and other baked goods.

Working 48 hours per week, this is a hands‑on role for someone who enjoys being at the bench, takes pride in the details, and thrives in a busy kitchen environment. You’ll help maintain high standards of quality and consistency while contributing ideas and supporting the ongoing development of our bakery offer.

Key Responsibilities

Bakery Production & Craft

• Prepare and produce a range of breads, pastries, cakes, and cookies.
• Support daily baking, preparation, and batch production.
• Work with quality ingredients and maintain high standards of consistency and presentation.
• Develop your skills in sourdough, fermentation, and viennoiserie where appropriate.

Creativity & Development

• Contribute ideas for new products and seasonal specials.
• Work with the team to develop and improve our bakery offer.
• Learn from experienced bakers and continue developing your craft.

Teamwork & Collaboration

• Communicate effectively and support a positive, organised working environment.
• Help ensure a smooth handover and consistency across bakery production.

Standards & Operations

• Maintain excellent food safety, hygiene, and organisational standards.
• Keep your workstation clean, organised, and well stocked.
• Be proactive, reliable, and flexible in a busy working environment.

Why Join Us?

• A friendly, energetic, and supportive kitchen team
• Opportunities for development and career progression
• Input into menus and regular tastings
• Everything made fresh from scratch using quality seasonal produce
• Staff meals & refreshments during shifts
• Group dining discounts across venues
• Team incentives and celebrations
• Early wage withdrawals via Stream
• Extra holiday day for each year of service (up to 5 years)