Bakery Apprentice

Inspiro Learning Limited; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

15% discount in supermarkets & stores

10% discount card for family and a 'M 

Career progression and training

In-store cafe subsidy

Free parking

Pension and life assurance

Healthcare/Well-being benefits

Morrisons MyPerks discounts

Payroll charity donations

Family-friendly policies including 26+

Job summary

Morrisons is offering a Bakery Apprentice position as part of its Proper Jobs: Fresh Start Programme, beginning with 13 weeks as a Customer Assistant before a 12‑month Bakery Apprenticeship. The scheme provides full training, ongoing support, and clear progression to a leadership track if successful.

The programme is designed for newcomers seeking a solid start in retail bakery, with opportunities to advance into the Sir Ken Morrison Leadership School and retail management after completion.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; full training and support provided.
• Structured apprenticeship pathway from Customer Assistant to Bakery Apprentice and beyond.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly, helpful service to customers while learning.
• Progress from Morrisons Customer Assistant to Bakery Apprentice after 13 weeks.
• Learn to produce a wide range of breads and baked goods and understand ingredients, methods, and timings.

Education

Level 2 Baker apprenticeship

Job description

Job details

• Job title : Bakery Apprentice
• Vacancy ID : 14271
• Postcode : HG2 7LD
• Recruitment Advisor : Debbie Pennington
• Recruiter email :
• address : Hookstone Chase
• Hourly rate : £12.71
• Programme Name : Level 2 - Baker
• Anticipated Interview Date : 2026-11-16 00:00:00
• Anticipated start date : 2026-12-07 00:00:00

Employer description

From a Bradford market stall to one of the UK's largest supermarket chains
Our core purpose:
To make and provide food we're all proud of, where everyone's effort is worthwhile, so more and more people can afford to enjoy eating well.
We are proud to be a Yorkshire food retailer serving customers across the UK through our network of 497 conveniently located supermarkets and various online home delivery channels.
Our business is predominantly food and grocery focussed and uniquely, we source and process half of the fresh food that we sell in our own manufacturing facilities and stores which gives us close control over provenance and quality. Our committed and trained food makers and shopkeepers prepare food in-store for customers and we have more skilled colleagues preparing food in store than any other retailer.
Every week around 9 million customers pass through our doors and over 118,000 colleagues across the business work hard each day to deliver great service to them. We cover over 97% of UK postcodes through our online delivery service. With competitive, permanently low prices we are committed to helping our customers save money every day.

Job description

We are looking for a Customer Assistant who will progress to a Bakery Apprentice to join our store as part of our Proper Jobs: Fresh Start Programme.

About the Proper Jobs Fresh Start Programme

We know things are tough out there for young people right now. But we also know that lots of you are staying focused on finding a good career with great prospects. That's why we're launching our Proper Jobs: Fresh Start Programme. It will offer 1,000 new apprenticeships by 2030 to people like you who want to develop.
Our Proper Jobs: Fresh Start Programme lasts for up to 2 years. It combines learning in the workplace, formal off-the-job training and online learning.

About the Job Role

You'll start by spending 13 weeks working as a Morrisons Customer Assistant, before progressing to a 12-month apprenticeship in Bakery. If you successfully complete your apprenticeship and assessments, you could then progress to our Sir Ken Morrison Leadership School. This is a six-month programme, which can kickstart your journey into retail management.
Throughout all of history, baking has always been a Proper Job - and today it's one of the fastest growing sectors of the food industry.
Our fresh in-store bakeries are a huge part of what makes Market Street special. From fresh bread and rolls to baps, barms, cobs, and jam doughnuts, our Bakers craft delicious baked goods every single day
After 13 weeks, you'll progress to a Bakery Apprentice, and through the apprenticeship we'll help you learn about how to make a wide range of breads and baked goods. You'll learn about product making and ingredients, methods and timings.
You will be providing a friendly and helpful service to all our customers, whilst you develop through your apprenticeship programme.
This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to start your career and gain qualifications while earning.
Ideal for college or sixth-form leavers seeking their first step into the workplace.
No previous experience required - full training and support will be provided through the apprenticeship programme - you'll just need the ability to be trained to use the equipment required and the ability to be trained to prepare fresh items.
We welcome applications from people at the beginning of their career journey who want to learn and develop.
The apprenticeship provides structured training and dedicated support, making it particularly attractive to those entering the workplace.
We value your hard work and commitment, and in return, we provide:

Benefits

• Generous holiday entitlement
• 15% discount in our supermarkets and convenience stores available from the day you join us
• Additional 10% discount card for a Friend or Family member
• Career progression and development opportunities
• Subsidised in store cafe or shop floor ranges
• Free parking
• Competitive pension and life assurance
• Healthcare/Well-being benefits including Aviva Digital GP
• Morrisons MyPerks with discounts at high street shops, cinemas and gyms, and lots more
• Optional Payroll charity donations
• A range of family friendly policies including 26 weeks maternity and adoption leave along with neonatal and fertility leave

Apprenticeship Path

• Complete a level 2 Baker apprenticeship standard
• Have regular one to one sessions with a dedicated trainer either remotely or through visits to your workpla