Baker

Dobbies Garden Centres Ltd; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the garden centre retail sector is seeking passionate Bakers to join their vibrant team. In this role, you'll create high-quality bakery items, ensuring compliance with food safety standards while delivering exceptional customer experiences. You will thrive in a fast-paced environment and collaborate closely with the restaurant team to maintain high operational standards. With generous annual leave, substantial store discounts, and development opportunities, this position offers a fulfilling career path in a supportive and diverse workplace. Join a team that values teamwork, positivity, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

50% store discount in restaurants

25% store discount in Garden Centre

10% store discount in food halls

Access to Wagestream for financial wellbeing

Confidential support through Retail Trust

Development opportunities via Dobbies Academy

Qualifications

• Experience as a Baker with successful high-volume production is preferred.
• Relevant food safety qualifications are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Preparing a range of bakery items to a high quality.
• Ensuring operations comply with health & safety and food hygiene.
• Working alongside the restaurant team to ensure high standards.

Skills

Baking

Food Hygiene

Customer Service

Teamwork

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Food Safety Qualifications

Job description

Our Bakers play an essential role in delivering an exceptional customer experience across our Restaurants by providing tasty treats, ensuring food hygiene, and maintaining high operational standards.

Responsibilities

1. Preparing a range of bakery items to a high quality, including bakery to go for the food hall.
2. Ensuring operations comply with statutory requirements such as health & safety and food hygiene.
3. Working alongside the restaurant team to ensure high standards in presentation and service.
4. Developing knowledge of dietary requirements, allergens, and health & safety protocols.

Who we are looking for

1. You are passionate about food and delivering excellent customer experiences.
2. You are a team player and confident communicator eager to learn new skills.
3. You thrive in a busy, fast-paced environment.
4. Experience as a Baker with successful high-volume production is preferred.
5. You possess excellent organizational skills and enthusiasm for quality work.
6. Relevant food safety qualifications are advantageous.
7. You demonstrate our core values: teamwork, continuous improvement, positivity, and customer focus.

What we offer

1. Generous annual leave with flexible holiday options.
2. Uncapped store discounts: 50% in restaurants, 25% in Garden Centre, 10% in food halls.
3. Access to Wagestream for financial wellbeing support.
4. Confidential support through Retail Trust, including virtual GP and counselling.
5. Development opportunities via Dobbies Academy and eLearning.
6. A passionate, diverse, and supportive team culture.

About Us

Founded in 1865 by James Dobbie, Dobbies is the UK’s only garden centre retailer with stores across every nation. We are passionate about gardens and plants, showcasing this through our products, services, and community events. Many stores feature restaurants and coffee shops, providing a welcoming environment for customers. We are committed to being a great place to work, encouraging our colleagues to thrive and celebrate success together.