Baker (Temporary)

Zanna Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Excellent training and career progress

24/7 employee assistance & wellbeing

Staff social events

Staff referral scheme

50% off food at all venues

Job summary

The Zanna Group is seeking a skilled Baker with strong baking and patisserie expertise for a hands-on temporary role in Manchester. You will contribute creatively, assist with product development, and help scale recipes for production while upholding brand standards.

You should have leadership experience in a pastry/bakery setting, superb dough handling, fermentation and lamination skills, and a solid grasp of costings and GP. Early starts at 6am are required.

Qualifications

• Passion for baking and patisserie with creativity and flair.
• Experience leading a pastry or bakery section.
• Strong technical baking skills including dough handling, fermentation, lamination, finishing.
• Excellent hygiene and understanding of food safety regulations.
• Experience with recipe production, costing and GP.
• At least 1 year of baker experience in a quality bakery, restaurant or hotel.

Responsibilities

• Support the team with creative input and development across the business.
• Assist in research, testing, and costing of new products, including scaling recipes for production.
• Work closely with Production Team to maintain consistency, quality, and brand standards.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring efficiency, hygiene, and strict food safety compliance.
• Produce a wide range of breads, viennoiserie, pastries, and patisserie items to the highest standard.
• Organise weekly schedules efficiently, using clear communication to keep the team aligned.
• Bring fresh ideas and awareness of evolving baking and pastry trends.
• Be available for early-morning starts - reliable transport is essential due to shift times.

Skills

Baking

Patisserie

Leadership

Hygiene

Food Safety

Costing

GP knowledge

Job description

*Temporary Contract for approx 3 months*

The Role

We are looking for a skilled and creative Baker with strong baking and patisserie expertise to join our team. This is a hands-on role requiring finesse, precision, and a commitment to excellence in both flavour and presentation.

• Support the team with creative input and development across the business
• Assist in research, testing, and costing of new products, including scaling recipes for production
• Work closely with the Production Team to maintain consistency, quality, and brand standards
• Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring efficiency, excellent hygiene, and strict food safety compliance
• Produce a wide range of breads, viennoiserie, pastries, and patisserie items to the highest standard
• Organise weekly schedules efficiently, using clear communication to keep the team aligned
• Bring fresh ideas and awareness of evolving baking and pastry trends
• Be available for early-morning starts - reliable transport is essential due to shift times

About You

• A genuine passion for baking and patisserie, with creativity, finesse, and flair
• Proven experience leading or supervising a pastry or bakery section/team
• Strong technical baking skills, including dough handling, fermentation, lamination, and finishing
• Excellent hygiene standards and a thorough understanding of food safety regulations
• Strong communication skills and organisational ability
• Good understanding of recipe production, costing, and GP
• At least one years experience as a Baker in a quality bakery, restaurant, or hotel
• Reliable, detail-oriented, and committed to maintaining exceptional standards

We Offer

• Competitive pay
• Excellent training and career progression
• 24/7 employee assistance & wellbeing programme
• Staff social events
• Staff referral scheme
• 50% off food at all our venues

Start time: 6am