Bakery Kitchen Team Leader: Lead, Train & Deliver Quality

Cornish Bakery; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% discount on food and drink

Pasty Perks reward system

Stream wage savings plan

Health and wellbeing services

Birthday day off

Shareholder fund access

Team social events

Holiday entitlement

Job summary

The Cornish Bakery in Dorchester is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to guide our busy bakery kitchen, mentor colleagues and ensure every product is prepared with care and pride.

You’ll lead food production, coach a team, uphold high standards of hygiene and safety, and keep the kitchen running smoothly even when the pace is on. Full-time or part-time hours available, with training provided and ample opportunities to develop your leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen, bakery or food-production environment.
• Strong understanding of food hygiene, allergens and safe working practices.
• Ability to organise work, motivate others and lead by example.

Responsibilities

• Lead baking and food production, ensuring products are prepared on time and to high standards.
• Organise daily preparation and keep the kitchen calm, efficient and ready for busy periods.
• Train, coach and support colleagues in food preparation, baking and safe working practices.
• Maintain excellent food hygiene, allergen, cleaning and stock-rotation standards.
• Place orders, receive deliveries and help manage stock and waste responsibly.
• Complete quality and safety checks and act quickly when standards are not met.
• Support the Management Team with the smooth day-to-day operation of the bakery.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Team motivation

Food hygiene

Pace management

Job description

The Cornish Bakery in Dorchester is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to guide our busy bakery kitchen, mentor colleagues and ensure every product is prepared with care and pride.

You’ll lead food production, coach a team, uphold high standards of hygiene and safety, and keep the kitchen running smoothly even when the pace is on. Full-time or part-time hours available, with training provided and ample opportunities to develop your leadership skills.