Baker 30-35 hours

Creative Gardens (NI) Limited; Ballyclare; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the garden centre and café sector is seeking an enthusiastic Baker to join their fast-paced kitchen. This exciting role offers a unique opportunity to create delicious homemade bakery products while enjoying a better work/life balance with sociable hours. With no late-night shifts and a supportive team environment, you'll be part of a family-run business that values its employees and fosters a positive atmosphere. If you have a passion for baking and want to contribute to a well-respected group known for its award-winning centres, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Staff discounts up to 30%

Free onsite parking

Complimentary lunch during shifts

Free tea and coffee

Birthday scratch card

Uniform provided

Small perks throughout the year

Qualifications

• Available to work 30-35 hours per week with flexible hours.
• Experience in baking and knowledge of environmental health procedures.

Responsibilities

• Make delicious homemade bakery products including scones and cakes.
• Assist in packaging items for retailing in the shop.

Skills

Baking experience

Communication skills

Knowledge of HACCP

Teamwork

Education

Food hygiene certificate

Catering or patisserie qualification

Job description

Are you a baker and are looking for a new exciting challenge?

Do you want to finish work at 3pm daily?

We are a 7-day business, so our flexible working rotas normally include a weekend day.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Baker to work in our fast-paced kitchen.

Our Cafes bring the benefit of avoiding those late-night hours with no late-night work!

Main Duties:

Main duties will be to make our delicious homemade bakery products, producing various types of scones, large desserts, cakes, and traybakes daily, and assist in packaging items for retailing in our shop.

Position Details:

• Permanent position
• 30 – 35 hours per week
• £14.25 per hour (depending on experience)

Essential Criteria:

• Be available to work 30-35 hours per week
• Be available to work from 6:30 am
• Be available a weekend day
• Have similar baking experience
• Have excellent communication skills and a positive attitude within our team
• Have good knowledge of environmental health procedures, HACCP, and written records

Desirable Criteria:

• Hold an up-to-date food hygiene certificate
• Hold a relevant catering or patisserie qualification or certificate

Perks We Offer:

• Hourly rate pay – paid for every hour you work.
• Amazing staff discounts of up to 30% across the Garden Centre.
• Free onsite parking at each centre.
• Better work/life balance with sociable working hours.
• Complimentary lunch during each shift along with free tea and coffee.
• Birthday scratch card on your birthday.
• Many small perks throughout the year, including staff room treats, free ice lollies during the summer months, raffles, Christmas gifts, and more.
• Uniform provided.

Closing date for all applications is Friday 3 January 2025 at 12 pm.

Our Story:

We are an award-winning Group, winning countless awards for its centres and cafes over the years. Beginning our journey in the 1980s, the family-run business has grown from a small nursery business operating out of the greenhouses at the family home to operating four garden centres and cafés across Northern Ireland with an annual turnover of over £12m and over 220 employees.

The Group prides itself on the positive, pleasurable, and enjoyable environment each centre provides both its customers and employees. This is reflected in the repeat custom through almost 40 years and many long-standing employees who have been an integral part of its success and growth.