Bakery Apprentice: Pastry & Bread (4-day Week)

Mary Rush Care Ltd; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days' holiday

Hospitality Rewards

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Hands-on learning across pastry &

Supportive, creative environment

Regular team events

Unlimited coffee

Job summary

Flour Water Salt in Macclesfield is seeking a Bakery Assistant to work across pastry and bread kitchens, producing the range of tray bakes and learning from experienced bakers.

The role offers hands-on training, potential rotation across bakery sections, and a four day, 36 hour week with weekend flexibility, where no two days are the same. Keen bakers with the right attitude are invited to apply.

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in baking and developing skills in a professional bakery.
• Good attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn in a hands-on environment.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and producing tray bakes and other baked goods to a consistent standard.
• Supporting the pastry team with preparation and production, including pastries and viennoiserie.
• Assisting the bread team with different stages of bread production, from mixing and shaping through to finishing.
• Following recipes and instructions carefully, developing understanding of ingredients, techniques and production processes.
• Helping prepare, package and organise wholesale orders accurately and efficiently.
• Keeping work areas clean, tidy and organised, following food safety and hygiene standards.
• Supporting stock rotation, labelling and waste reduction.
• Working alongside the wider team to keep production running smoothly and meet daily deadlines.
• Being willing to get involved wherever needed and taking a proactive approach to learning new skills.

Skills

Passion for baking

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Job description

Flour Water Salt in Macclesfield is seeking a Bakery Assistant to work across pastry and bread kitchens, producing the range of tray bakes and learning from experienced bakers.

The role offers hands-on training, potential rotation across bakery sections, and a four day, 36 hour week with weekend flexibility, where no two days are the same. Keen bakers with the right attitude are invited to apply.