Baker

KHR - Recruitment Specialists; Whetsted; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Night Baker for a well-established bakery in Paddock Wood, Kent. The successful candidate will prepare a wide variety of bread and pastries while maintaining high standards and cleanliness. This hands-on role offers a competitive starting salary of £31,200, rising to £33,800 post-probation, alongside stable night shift hours in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Stable night shift hours

Supportive team environment

Opportunities for skill development

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a professional baker, ideally in a commercial or artisan environment.
• Good understanding of traditional and modern baking techniques.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a small, dedicated team.
• Physically fit as this role involves standing, lifting, and working at a pace.

Responsibilities

• Preparing, mixing, and baking a wide variety of bread to a high standard.
• Working to production schedules and ensuring consistent product quality.
• Maintaining cleanliness and food safety standards in the bakery.
• Operating and maintaining bakery equipment.

Skills

Baking

Time management

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Job description

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Night Baker
Paddock Wood, Kent
Salary: £31,200 rising to £33,800 after successful probation
Hours:

Sunday to Wednesday: 6:00 PM – 2:00 AM

Thursday: 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM

Friday: 4:00 PM – 2:00 AM
(Includes one rotated day off during the week)

We are looking for a skilled and reliable Night Baker to join a hardworking team at a well-established bakery in Paddock Wood, Kent. If you’re passionate about baking high-quality bread and pastries, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and enjoy working through the night, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing, mixing, and baking a wide variety of Bread etc to a high standard
• Working to production schedules and ensuring consistent product quality
• Maintaining cleanliness and food safety standards in the bakery
• Operating and maintaining bakery equipmentSupporting the team with dough preparation, shaping, baking, and finishing

Requirements

• Proven experience as a professional baker, ideally in a commercial or artisan environment
• Good understanding of traditional and modern baking techniques
• Ability to work independently and as part of a small, dedicated team
• Strong attention to detail and time management skills

Physically fit – this is a hands‑on role that involves standing, lifting, and working at a pace

What On Offer

• Competitive starting salary of £31,200, rising to £33,800 after probation
• Stable, full-time night shift hours
• A supportive and friendly team environment
• Opportunities to develop your skills and grow within the company

Location: Easily commutable from Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells, Maidstone, and surrounding areas.

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