Bakery Assistant

Compass Group PLC; Whipsnade; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering service provider is seeking a Bakery Assistant to join their team at Whipsnade Zoo in the UK. The role involves supporting production baking for catering outlets in a volume-focused environment. Candidates should possess some experience in food production or a bakery setting and must be detail-oriented. The position offers comprehensive on-site training and various employee benefits, including annual leave, wellness programs, and travel discounts.

Benefits

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Free meals on duty

Access to wellness, mindfulness, and fitness classes

Contributory pension scheme

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a bakery, food production, or catering environment is preferred.
• Confidence in following recipes and set processes.
• Willingness to learn and take direction from senior members.

Responsibilities

• Support production baking to agreed recipes and schedules.
• Prepare and bake products consistently and to specification.
• Maintain quality, portion control, and presentation standards.
• Work efficiently in a volume-focused environment.
• Assist with stock control and waste reduction.
• Keep work areas clean and compliant with food safety.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Basic food hygiene knowledge

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a Bakery Assistant to join our team at Whipsnade Zoo, supporting day-to-day production baking for catering outlets. This is a hands-on role focused on preparing consistent, high-quality baked goods at volume, following set recipes and specifications. The role centers on repeat, high-volume production baking rather than complex or specialist pastry work. You will work closely with the senior catering leads, following clear processes and guidance to ensure products are prepared accurately and consistently. Full on-site training and support are provided to help you build your skills while contributing to the daily production of baked goods. This position is ideal for someone with some food or bakery experience who enjoys structured work and has good attention to detail, and who is comfortable learning from and taking direction from senior team members.

Responsibilities

• Support production baking to agreed recipes and schedules
• Prepare and bake products consistently and to specification
• Maintain quality, portion control, and presentation standards
• Work efficiently in a volume-focused environment
• Assist with stock control and waste reduction
• Keep work areas clean, organised, and compliant with food safety requirements

Qualifications

• Some experience in a bakery, food production, or catering environment
• Good attention to detail and a methodical approach to tasks
• Confidence following instructions, recipes, and set processes
• A reliable team player with a positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Basic food hygiene knowledge

Benefits

• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rated for part-time roles)
• Free meals on duty
• Free on-site parking
• Exclusive travel discounts
• Access to wellness, mindfulness, and fitness classes
• Digital GP services for you and your family
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets
• Contributory pension scheme
• Career Pathways and MyLearning development programmes
• Training and development opportunities