Bakery Assistant

JobStart Scheme; Derry/Londonderry; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local bakery in Derry/Londonderry is seeking a Bakery Assistant to prepare, bake, and decorate a variety of pastries and cakes. The role requires maintaining a clean workspace and adhering to food safety guidelines. Candidates should be willing to learn and work as part of a small team. This temporary position offers up to 25 hours per week, with pay rates depending on age. Ideal for those on working age benefits seeking practical experience.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn baking techniques and food safety.
• Able to follow guidelines in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Learn to prepare, bake, and decorate pastries.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Manage stock levels efficiently.

Skills

Ability to learn and understand Food Safety and Hygiene

Ability to follow instructions

Ability to work as part of a small team

Digital skills - comfortable using PC

Job description

THE EMPLOYER IS: PAGES BAKE HOUSE Pages Bake House are seeking a Bakery Assistant to join their team. The role involves preparing and baking cakes, cupcakes and pastries, as well as decorating and finishing them to a high standard. It also includes keeping tools, machinery and utensils clean and well-maintained, and working in line with food safety and hygiene guidelines to ensure a safe, smooth‑running kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Learn how to prepare, bake and decorate a range of pastries.
• Learn how to prepare, bake and decorate cakes.
• Keep a clean and safe work environment.
• Manage stock levels.

Skills and Qualifications

• Ability to learn and understand Food Safety and Hygiene.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to work as part of a small team.
• Digital skills - comfortable using PC to produce picture scans for cakes.

Further Information

The Employer is: PAGES BAKE HOUSEJobStart Opportunity - Working Hours Information- Standard Hours: up to 25 hours per week.- Flexible/Reduced Hours: May be available upon approval by a Work Coach.- Additional Hours: The employer may offer extra hours depending on availability. This should be discussed directly with the employer before starting employment. The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer.

Application Information

JOBSTART IS OPEN TO WORKING AGE BENEFIT CLAIMANTS WHO ARE DEEMED ELIGIBLE BY A WORK COACH. If you are on Universal Credit, please contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of any other working age benefit, please contact your local Jobs & Benefits Office on 0800 001 5782.

Vacancy ID 1753887 Job Sector Food Production Area Derry or Londonderry Location Derry/Londonderry Salary 16-17 £7.55, 18-20 £10.00, 21 plus £12.21 per hour No. vacancies 1 Contract Type Temporary Weekly hours 25 Published date 12/01/2026 Closing date 20/02/2026 Worktime To be confirmed

Area: All of Northern Ireland