Baker

Individual Restaurants,; Greenhithe; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-house training

Food discount

Maternity/Paternity benefits

Financial wellbeing tools

Employee assistance

Career development

Pension plan

Team meals

Job summary

Forbici, part of Individual Restaurants, is opening at Bluewater in Kent and seeks a Baker (Panettiere) to manage dough production using traditional biga fermentation.

You will work with precision and passion to ensure dough meets Forbici's standards, with training provided and opportunities across our restaurant collection.

Qualifications

• Experience as Baker, Dough Chef, Bakery Assistant or similar role.
• Passion for artisan baking and fermentation.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to work early morning shifts and manage production schedules.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage daily dough production using biga fermentation.
• Accurately weigh, mix and monitor ingredients for consistency.
• Follow fermentation schedules and production plans with precision.
• Shape, portion and prepare dough to exact specifications.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and food safety.
• Monitor product quality during fermentation.
• Manage stock levels and assist with ingredient orders.
• Collaborate with kitchen team to meet service requirements.
• Support training of team members in dough production techniques.
• Deliver foundations of Forbici pizza.

Skills

Baker experience

Dough fermentation

Attention to detail

Early morning shifts

Team player

Job description

Are you passionate about baking, dough craft, and producing exceptional products every day? Ready to be part of an exciting new opening and help bring one of the UK's most acclaimed pizza brands to Bluewater? We're bringing Forbici to Bluewater Shopping Centre, Kent, and we're looking for a Baker (Panettiere) to join our opening team. At Forbici, biga fermentation sits at the heart of everything we do. Time, discipline and attention to detail shape every dough we make and every pizza we serve. Inspired by Naples, driven by craft, and shaped by the cities we call home, this is pizza done properly. Our people make Forbici, and we're proud to be recognised as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work in 2024, 2025 & 2026, reflecting the culture we're building and the talented teams behind it.

As a Baker, you'll play a vital role in our operation, preparing and managing our dough production using traditional fermentation techniques. You'll work with precision, consistency and passion to ensure every dough ball meets the standards that make Forbici special.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage daily dough production using our biga fermentation process
• Accurately weigh, mix and monitor ingredients to ensure consistency and quality
• Follow fermentation schedules and production plans with precision
• Shape, portion and prepare dough to exact specifications
• Maintain exceptional standards of cleanliness, food safety and organisation
• Monitor product quality throughout the fermentation process
• Manage stock levels and assist with ordering key bakery ingredients
• Work closely with the kitchen team to ensure service requirements are met
• Support the training and development of team members in dough production techniques
• Take pride in delivering the foundations of every great Forbici pizza

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Baker, Dough Chef, Bakery Assistant or similar role
• Passion for artisan baking, dough making and fermentation
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Ability to work early morning shifts and manage production schedules
• A positive attitude and strong team ethic
• A commitment to maintaining the highest quality standards
• Experience with pizza dough fermentation is advantageous but not essential as full training will be provided

When you join Individual Restaurants, you're not just joining one team. You're joining a collection of industry-leading restaurants, all with a stellar reputation for quality service and exceptional food. Explore roles across our collection of 30+ restaurants, including Piccolino, Restaurant Bar & Grill and Riva.

Benefits

• Full in-house training through our bespoke RISE platform
• 50% off your food and drink bill at any of our restaurants, anytime, for up to 8 people
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity packages
• Access to up to 40% of earned wages and financial wellbeing tools via Stream
• Employee Assistance Programme via The Drinks Trust (24/7 support and counselling)
• Career development through our high performers programme
• Employer pension contribution
• Team meals on shift
• 15% off your grocery bill at Iceland Foods
• Health Care Cash Plan
• Opportunities to get involved in fundraising and charity events
• Discounts and cashback across hundreds of retailers
• Refer a friend scheme, earn up to £500

This is your opportunity to join Forbici's exciting Bluewater opening, mastering the craft behind every pizza we serve and helping build something special from day one.

Join the team. Master the craft. Respect the process. Raise the standard, every bake.