Bakery Assistant

Kickback Coffee Roasters; 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

9 Market Place, Macclesfield, SK10 1EB, UNITED KINGDOM

At Flour Water Salt, we’re passionate about creating exceptional baked goods for our café, wholesale partners and local community. We’re a busy, hands‑on bakery where quality, craft and teamwork are at the heart of everything we do.

We believe great baking comes from a combination of good ingredients, attention to detail, curiosity and a team that takes pride in what they make. We’re looking for a passionate Bakery Assistant to join us, someone who enjoys practical work, wants to learn and is excited by the opportunity to develop their skills in a professional bakery environment.

The Role

As a Bakery Assistant, you’ll work across both our pastry and bread kitchens, supporting the team in producing the range of products our customers know and love.

A key part of the role will be preparing and producing our range of tray bakes, which are an important part of our offering across retail and wholesale. Alongside this, you’ll have the opportunity to get involved in different areas of the bakery, learning from experienced bakers and building your knowledge of both pastry and bread production.

Your responsibilities will include:

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 an 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.

This is a varied, practical role where no two days are necessarily the same. You won’t be expected to know everything from the start. What matters is that you’re keen to learn, willing to get stuck in and take pride in the work you do.

Who We're Looking For

We’re looking for someone with a genuine interest in baking who wants to develop their skills and experience within a professional bakery.

You’ll ideally have:

A passion for baking and an interest in learning more about both bread and pastry.

Some experience in a bakery, kitchen or food production environment, although enthusiasm and the right attitude are just as important.

Good attention to detail and a commitment to producing quality products consistently.

The ability to work at pace, stay organised and follow recipes and instructions.

A positive, practical approach and a willingness to get involved in all aspects of bakery production.

Reliability, flexibility and the ability to work well as part of a close knit team.

An openness to feedback and a genuine desire to learn from more experienced colleagues.

Previous pastry, bread making or lamination experience would be a bonus, but it isn’t essential. We’re much more interested in finding someone with the right attitude, a passion for good food and the motivation to develop their skills.

Working Pattern:

This is a four day per week role, totalling 36 hours.

We offer a varied working pattern, with flexibility needed across the week to support the needs of the bakery.

While we aim to plan schedules in advance, the role may include weekend shifts and additional flexibility during particularly busy periods or events.

Perks and Benefits

• 30 days' holiday, giving you time to rest and recharge.
• Hospitality Rewards, with access to a fantastic range of discounts, offers and benefits.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), including access to GP services, prescription support and counselling.
• The opportunity to learn and develop, gaining hands‑on experience across both pastry and bread production.
• A supportive, creative environment, working alongside people who care about their craft and enjoy sharing their knowledge.
• Regular team events and adventures, bringing the team together beyond the kitchen.
• Unlimited access to great coffee, because good coffee and good baking go hand in hand.

Ready To Join Us?

If you love baking, enjoy hands‑on work and want to build your skills in a professional bakery, we’d love to hear from you.

Whether you already have some kitchen experience or are looking for the right environment to take your baking further, Flour Water Salt could be the place for you to grow.

Screening Questions

• Do you have experience working in a bakery, kitchen or food production environment?
• Are you passionate about baking and keen to develop your skills in a professional bakery?
• Are you happy to work across both pastry and bread production, learning different skills as part of the role?
• Are you able to work 36 hours across four days per week, with flexibility to work across the week, including weekends?