Baker

Gather & Gather UK; London; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned catering company in London is looking for a Baker to operate ovens, monitor processes, and maintain baking supplies. The ideal candidate has in-house baking experience and is passionate about producing high-quality food. The role offers a competitive salary and various benefits including personal development opportunities and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Personal Development and Training opportunities

Life assurance scheme

Pension scheme

Holiday allowance

Private medical eligibility

Eye care

Great wellbeing strategy

Volunteering days

Professional subscriptions

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Experience operating ovens and baking equipment.
• Ability to monitor baking processes and maintain stock.
• Knowledge of Food Handling and Health and Safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Operate ovens and baking equipment.
• Maintain stock of baking supplies and assist with orders.
• Prepare and serve food to the highest standard.

Skills

In-house baking experience

Job description

Overview

We are Company of Cooks, and we believe brilliant food and drink starts with brilliant people. For over 25 years, we’ve been part of some of the UK’s most loved cultural destinations, from historic palaces and botanical gardens to buzzing galleries and performance spaces, running the cafés, restaurants, bars and events that bring these incredible places to life. Our values - Craft, Creativity and Community - guide everything we do. If you care about food, people and doing things properly, you’ll feel right at home here. We are looking for a Baker to join our team in London.

Location: KT8 9AU

Rate of Pay: £35,000 per annum

Working Pattern: 40 hours per week, Tuesday - Saturday, 8:00am - 16:00pm

Responsibilities

• Operate ovens and baking equipment, monitor baking processes, and decorate finished products to meet presentation standards
• Maintain stock of baking supplies, ensuring freshness and proper storage, and assist with ordering ingredients as required
• Measure and mix ingredients according to recipes to ensure consistent quality in baked goods
• Prepare and, where necessary, serve all food to the highest standard
• Comply with Food Handling, Hygiene and Health and Safety regulations
• Produce food in a timely fashion to ensure smooth service to the customers
• Prepare delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers
• Oversee and implement menu changes
• Bake sponge cakes, tray bakes & bread

Ideal candidate

Our ideal baker will have experience with in house baking.

What’s in it for you?

Working with Company of Cooks has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we’ve developed a range of benefits to keep you happy.

• Personal Development and Training opportunities
• Life assurance scheme
• Pension scheme
• Holiday allowance
• Private medical eligibility
• Eye care
• A great wellbeing strategy - including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance
• Family friendly support
• Regular social events and communication with our leaders
• A holiday purchase scheme
• Volunteering days
• Professional subscriptions
• Recognition schemes and people awards
• Long service awards
• Access to some great high street discount vouchers